Brad
Meaning
"broad valley, wide clearing"
Origin: Old English brad
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,135
- Total SSA Count
- 26
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"broad valley, wide clearing"
Origin: Old English brad
"son of Hudde (Hugh)"
Origin: Medieval English
Hudsen is more popular, ranked #3975 vs #4135 for Brad.
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Hudsen is more popular, ranked #3975 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.
Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Hudsen means "son of Hudde (Hugh)" (Medieval English origin).
Brad is primarily a boy name. Hudsen is primarily a boy name.