Bradford vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradford

Boy #3,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broad ford, wide river crossing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,012
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Brad, Ford

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bradford Rank #3,012
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3012 for Bradford.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bradford ___

  • Bradford James
  • Bradford William
  • Bradford Scott
  • Bradford Lee
  • Bradford Allen
  • Bradford Thomas

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bradford

Harrison Eleanor Prescott Charlotte Sutton

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradford or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Bradford at #3012 in the United States.

What do Bradford and Theodore mean?

Bradford means "broad ford, wide river crossing" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Bradford and Theodore boy or girl names?

Bradford is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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