Harden vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harden

Boy #4,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare's valley, valley of hares"

Origin: Old English hara + denu

American English

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Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Harden Rank #4,245

Brad Rank #4,135

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4245 for Harden.

Is Harden or Brad more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Harden at #4245 in the United States.

What do Harden and Brad mean?

Harden means "hare's valley, valley of hares" (Old English hara + denu origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Harden and Brad boy or girl names?

Harden is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.