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Braddock

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAD-uk /ˈbræd.ək/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname, 'the broad oak' (Old English brad, 'broad', + ac, 'oak')Low

In 30 seconds: The broad oak: Braddock is an English place-name. Crisp, sturdy, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English place/surname, 'the broad oak' (Old English brad, 'broad', + ac, 'oak')

U.S. rank (2024)#7295 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 476

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Braddock comes from an English place/surname, 'the broad oak' (Old English brad, 'broad', + ac, 'oak'). A crisp, sturdy name (said 'BRAD-uk'; nickname Brad).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, the-broad-oak at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Braddock is an English place/surname, 'the broad oak' (Old English brad, 'broad', + ac, 'oak') — a crisp, sturdy surname-name (said 'BRAD-uk').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Braddock — English place-name

Variations

BradockBraddick

Nicknames

Brad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Braddock mean?

Braddock is an English place/surname, 'the broad oak'.

How do you pronounce Braddock?

It's said BRAD-uk /ˈbræd.ək/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Braddock a boy or girl name?

Braddock is a boy's name.

How popular is Braddock?

Braddock is a rare name in the U.S.