Brad vs Kath

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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Kath

Girl #11,543 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,543
Total SSA Count: 10

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Brad Rank #4,135

Kath Rank #11,543

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #11543 for Kath.

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

Kath ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brad or Kath more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Kath at #11543 in the United States.

What do Brad and Kath mean?

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

Are Brad and Kath boy or girl names?

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

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