Ashley vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ashley Rank #124
Brad Rank #4,135

Ashley is more popular, ranked #124 vs #4135 for Brad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashley ___

  • Ashley Grace
  • Ashley Marie
  • Ashley Nicole
  • Ashley Anne
  • Ashley Elizabeth
  • Ashley Lynn

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 Ashley

Brittany Chelsea Tyler Brandon Courtney

If you choose Brad

Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashley or Brad more popular?

Ashley is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Ashley and Brad mean?

Ashley means "ash tree woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Ashley and Brad boy or girl names?

Ashley is primarily a girl name. Brad is primarily a boy name.

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