Brad vs Chauna

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

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Chauna

Girl #11,349 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,349
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chau, Chaunie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brad Rank #4,135
Chauna Rank #11,349

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #11349 for Chauna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brad ___

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

Chauna ___

  • Chauna Marie
  • Chauna Lynn
  • Chauna Renee
  • Chauna Nicole
  • Chauna Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brad

Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

If you choose Chauna

Shayla Shawna Brenna Kaitlyn Colleen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brad or Chauna more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Chauna at #11349 in the United States.

What do Brad and Chauna mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Chauna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brad and Chauna boy or girl names?

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

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