Bradley vs Shepherd

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bradley Rank #365
Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 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

Shepherd ___

  • Shepherd Shepherd James
  • Shepherd Shepherd Cole
  • Shepherd Shepherd Reid
  • Shepherd Shepherd Blake
  • Shepherd Shepherd Knox
  • Shepherd Shepherd Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bradley

Brandon Tyler Ashley Megan Derek

If you choose Shepherd

Hunter Forrest Archer Flynn Wyatt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Shepherd mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Bradley and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.

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