Bradley vs Sean

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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Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Bradley Rank #365
Sean Rank #437

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #437 for Sean.

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

Sean ___

  • Sean Patrick
  • Sean Michael
  • Sean James
  • Sean Thomas
  • Sean Ryan
  • Sean Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bradley

Brandon Tyler Ashley Megan Derek

If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley or Sean more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Sean mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Bradley and Sean boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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