Brad - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Brad \b-rad\ is pronounced brad. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "broad, wide". Also used as a short form of Bradford and Bradley. Actors Brad Pitt, Brad Renfro.

Brad has 1 variant form: Bradd.

Baby names that sound like Brad are Brady and Brod.

Brad is a very popular male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Brad. Click here to compare Brad with related baby names.