Bradley vs Paul

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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Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bradley Rank #365
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #365 for Bradley.

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

Paul ___

  • Paul James
  • Paul Michael
  • Paul David
  • Paul Anthony
  • Paul Andrew
  • Paul Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bradley

Brandon Tyler Ashley Megan Derek

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Paul mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Bradley and Paul boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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