Bradley vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#365
Total SSA Count
906
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brad

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Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
828
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Bradley Rank #365
Jared Rank #394

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #394 for Jared.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bradley ___

  • Bradley James
  • Bradley Scott
  • Bradley Allen
  • Bradley Michael
  • Bradley Thomas
  • Bradley Lee

Jared ___

  • Jared Michael
  • Jared Thomas
  • Jared David
  • Jared Lee
  • Jared Scott
  • Jared Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bradley

Brandon Tyler Ashley Megan Derek

If you choose Jared

Nathan Tyler Derek Jessica Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley or Jared more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Jared mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bradley and Jared boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.

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