Andy vs Bradley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#489
Total SSA Count
628
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
And

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#365
Total SSA Count
906
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Bradley Rank #365

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #489 for Andy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andy ___

  • Andy James
  • Andy Cole
  • Andy Lee
  • Andy Ray
  • Andy Scott
  • Andy Thomas

Bradley ___

  • Bradley James
  • Bradley Scott
  • Bradley Allen
  • Bradley Michael
  • Bradley Thomas
  • Bradley Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andy

Tommy Bobby Cindy Jenny Sam

If you choose Bradley

Brandon Tyler Ashley Megan Derek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Bradley more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andy and Bradley mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Andy and Bradley boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Bradley is primarily a boy name.

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