Brad vs Ladarius

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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Ladarius

Boy #4,172 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of goodness, kingly"

Origin: Persian via African-American construction

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,172
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
La, Darius, Dari

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Popularity Comparison

Brad Rank #4,135
Ladarius Rank #4,172

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4172 for Ladarius.

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

Ladarius ___

  • Ladarius James
  • Ladarius Malik
  • Ladarius Andre
  • Ladarius Lee
  • Ladarius Devon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brad

Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

If you choose Ladarius

Tamarion Destiny Brianna Marcus Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brad or Ladarius more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Ladarius at #4172 in the United States.

What do Brad and Ladarius mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Ladarius means "possessor of goodness, kingly" (Persian via African-American construction origin).

Are Brad and Ladarius boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Ladarius is primarily a boy name.

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