Rich vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rich

Boy #3,984 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave power"

Origin: Old German

English American German

12 High Risk

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Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

✓ All Clear

Rich Rank #3,984

Brad Rank #4,135

Rich is more popular, ranked #3984 vs #4135 for Brad.

Is Rich or Brad more popular?

Rich is more popular, ranked #3984 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Rich and Brad mean?

Rich means "powerful ruler, brave power" (Old German origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Rich and Brad boy or girl names?

Rich is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.