Brad

Pronunciation: [ br-AD ]

Boy Name #4,135 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4135, Brad is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Brad is a boy name, recorded for 26 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-AD.

Parents who love the name Brad often also consider Bridget, Bruce, Bryant .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,135
Total SSA Count: 26

Alternative Spellings

Braxton #170 Brayden #190 Brandon #230 Brady #309 Bradley #365 Brantley #481 Braylen #666 Brayan #718

Also a Girl Name

Brad is also used as a girl name, ranked #11539.

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Similar Names

Bridget Bruce Bryant Bruno Bradford Bradley Brooks Brown

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brad

Is Brad a boy or girl name?

Brad is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4135. As a girl name, it is ranked #11539. Brad is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Brad?

Brad is pronounced br-AD.

How popular is the name Brad?

Brad is currently ranked #4135 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Brad a common or rare name?

Brad is an uncommon name, ranked #4135 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Brad

Brad is a boy name .

Is Brad a boy or girl name? Brad is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,135 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,539. Brad is more commonly used as a boy name.

Brad is currently ranked #4,135 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Brad include Braxton, Brayden, Brandon, Brady, Bradley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.