An vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,135
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

An Rank #4,327
Brad Rank #4,135

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4327 for An.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

Brad ___

  • Brad James
  • Brad Allen
  • Brad Lee
  • Brad Thomas
  • Brad Scott
  • Brad Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Brad

Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Brad more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Brad mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are An and Brad boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.

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