Astor 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
Full profile for Brad →

Popularity Comparison

Astor Rank #4,077
Brad Rank #4,135

Astor is more popular, ranked #4077 vs #4135 for Brad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Astor ___

  • Astor James
  • Astor Lee
  • Astor Reid
  • Astor Cole
  • Astor Fox
  • Astor Grey

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 Astor

Dashiell Caspian Vesper Thea Phoebe

If you choose Brad

Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astor or Brad more popular?

Astor is more popular, ranked #4077 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Astor and Brad mean?

Astor means "hawk" (Old French origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Astor and Brad boy or girl names?

Astor is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Brad vs Astor Astor vs Ashley Astor vs Jahani Astor vs Aryav Astor vs Jovian
← Full profile: Astor ← Full profile: Brad Browse all baby names