Brady
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Gaelic / Irish ◈ 2 syllables
"Descendent of A Dishonest But Thriving Chief"

From Gaelic / Irish

Brady means broad-eyed or spirited — from the Irish Gaelic bradach. Tom Brady is the greatest football player in NFL history: seven Super Bowls, five MVPs, and the most unlikely comeback stories ever told. The Brady Bunch defined American family comedy. Two syllables that carry the most decorated athlete in American team sports and the most wholesome family sitcom.

← All boy names
Brady at a glance
MeaningDescendent of A Dishonest But Thriving Chief
OriginGaelic / Irish
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 5
US Rank (today)#267
Google AdSense — 728×90
Why parents love Brady
  • Tom Brady is the greatest NFL player in history — seven Super Bowls.
  • The Brady Bunch is the most beloved American family sitcom.
  • Two syllables with a strong, spirited sound: BRAY-dee.
  • The meaning spirited/broad-eyed is lively and appealing.
  • It carries GOAT-level athletic pedigree.
The vibe of Brady
GOATTom BradySuper BowlBrady Bunchspiritedbroad-eyedNFLwholesome
Origin & history of Brady
Irish Gaelic bradach (broad-eyed/spirited) surname Brady given name
1
Gaelic / Irish roots
Brady comes from the Irish Gaelic bradach, meaning broad-eyed or spirited. Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls and is widely considered the greatest football player in NFL history. The Brady Bunch (1969–1974) was one of America's most beloved family sitcoms. The name has been in the US top 200.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish surname; The Brady Bunch premiered 1969; Tom Brady (born 1977).
3
Today
Brady remains a beloved choice, ranking #267 in the US. 97,775 babies have been named Brady since 1883.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Brady?
2007 peak year
Brady entered U.S. records in 1883, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2007, 4,951 babies were named Brady (ranked #93 nationally). Today it sits around #267, with roughly 1,435 babies named Brady each year. Brady has been declining in recent years. In total, around 97,775 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
4,951 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #93)
1,435 Avg. per year
(last decade)
14,350 Total registrations
last 10 years
97,775 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #267) Very popular
↓ Declining in recent years
📊 Check all names registered in the United States →
Numerology of Brady
5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.

Brady's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — GOAT-level leadership. People named Brady tend to be competitive, resilient, and gifted at winning when everyone has counted them out.

Wins when counted out
GOAT-level resilience
Comeback king
Spirited competitor
Seven-ring ambition
B2
R9
A1
D4
Y7
Sum: 23 → Life path 5
Personality of Brady
🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
🦋
Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
💬
Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
Names that sound like Brady

If you love Brady, you might love these names with a similar sound, rhythm or feel.

Names that combine with Brady

Sibling pairings that share the timeless, classic energy of Brady.

Middle names for Brady

The right middle name turns Brady into a complete story. Explore options for first-and-middle pairings, then last-name flow.

Want a personalised middle name for Brady? Try our dedicated generator with 1,000+ pairings.

♡ Generate middle name for Brady →
Numerology life path calculator

Enter any full name and date of birth to discover the life path number — a core numerological indicator of personality, purpose and destiny.

First name
Middle name (optional)
Last name
Date of birth
7
Life path number

How we calculated this
Brady is a beautiful choice.
Save it to your list, share it with your partner, or keep exploring.
← Browse all boy names
Google AdSense — 728×90