Brad Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brad Name at a Glance

Name	Brad
Meaning	Diminutive of Bradley: Broad clearing in the wood. From a surname and place name based on the Old English words for broad clearing and broad wood. Famous Bearer: Movie star Brad (Bradley) Pitt.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Brad Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brad means “Diminutive of Bradley: Broad clearing in the wood. From a surname and place name based on the Old English words for broad clearing and broad wood. Famous Bearer: Movie star Brad (Bradley) Pitt”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brad Name Origin

Our database records Brad under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brad a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brad is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brad

When considering Brad for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.