Bradley

Meaning of Bradley

It means 'broad clearing' or 'broad meadow.' The name originally referred to someone from a wide open field.

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

Popularity of Bradley

Bradley has cooled off, slipping to #403 in 2025, down from a peak of #131 in 2000.

Notable people named Bradley

• Bradley Cooper
  Oscar-nominated actor, director, producer
• Bradley Beal
  NBA All-Star basketball player
• Bradley Whitford
  Emmy-winning actor
• Bradley Wiggins
  Olympic gold medalist cyclist
• Bradley James
  Actor, known for Merlin

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Questions about the name Bradley

What does the name Bradley mean?

Bradley means it means 'broad clearing' or 'broad meadow.' the name originally referred to someone from a wide open field, and it comes from Old English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Bradley?

In 2025, Bradley ranked #403 for boys, down from #364 the year before.

When was Bradley most popular?

Bradley peaked at #131 in 2000.