Brad

Meaning of Brad

It means 'broad meadow' or 'broad wood'. The name refers to a wide, open field or a large forest.

Brad has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brad

After ranking as high as #633 in 2000, Brad has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brad

• Brad Pitt
  Oscar-winning actor, film producer
• Brad Paisley
  Award-winning country music singer
• Brad Garrett
  Emmy-winning actor, comedian
• Brad Bird
  Oscar-winning animated film director
• Brad Keselowski
  NASCAR Cup Series champion

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Questions about the name Brad

What does the name Brad mean?

Brad means it means 'broad meadow' or 'broad wood'. the name refers to a wide, open field or a large forest, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Brad a boy's or a girl's name?

Brad is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Brad?

Brad did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Brad most popular?

Brad peaked at #633 in 2000.