Brad vs Kage

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

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Popularity Comparison

Brad Rank #4,135
Kage Rank #4,127

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 vs #4135 for Brad.

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

Kage ___

  • Kage James
  • Kage Cole
  • Kage Lee
  • Kage Alexander
  • Kage Thomas
  • Kage River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brad

Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

If you choose Kage

Kai Sora Hana Ren Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brad or Kage more popular?

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Brad and Kage mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Kage means "shade, silhouette" (Japanese origin).

Are Brad and Kage boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Kage is primarily a boy name.

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