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    Brad

    Boy
    english
    1 syllable

    Brad is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning broad meadow, typically used as a short form of Bradley or Bradford.".

    The meaning of Brad is "An English name meaning broad meadow, typically used as a short form of Bradley or Bradford." — a boy name of english origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    An English name meaning broad meadow, typically used as a short form of Bradley or Bradford.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Brad

    Very rare in US records

    What does Brad mean?

    Brad is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning broad meadow, typically used as a short form of Bradley or Bradford.".

    Is Brad a rare name?

    Yes. Brad does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Brad

    EvelynHarperEllaLilyScarlettAudrey

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    Names with a similar meaning to Brad

    Brad means "An English name meaning broad meadow, typically used as a short form of Bradley or Bradford." — these names share that spirit.

    • Logan — "Little hollow; small meadow" (scottish)
    • Ashley — "Ash tree meadow" (english)

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