Ari vs Bradley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Bradley Rank #365

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #400 for Ari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ari ___

  • Ari Samuel
  • Ari James
  • Ari Benjamin
  • Ari Elias
  • Ari Noah
  • Ari Solomon

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 Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

If you choose Bradley

Brandon Tyler Ashley Megan Derek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Bradley more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Bradley mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Ari and Bradley boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Bradley is primarily a boy name.

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