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Bradlee

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAD-lee /ˈbræd.li/High

Meaning: -lee spelling of Bradley — Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'clearing, meadow'High

In 30 seconds: Bradley, with a bright -lee: Bradlee spells the 'broad meadow' classic with a sunny ending. Sturdy root, fresh finish.

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Origin MediumEnglish

Meaning-lee spelling of Bradley — Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'clearing, meadow'

U.S. rank (2025)#4268 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,470

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

Bradlee is a -lee spelling of Bradley — Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'clearing, meadow'. The styling joins the popular -lee names.

It registers thinly beside Bradley. Rare, broad-meadow at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Bradley means the 'broad clearing' or 'broad meadow' (Old English brad plus leah) — Bradlee gives the familiar name a cheerful -lee spelling.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Bradley — root etymology

Variations

BradleyBradlieBradleigh

Nicknames

Brad

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If you like Bradlee…

Bradley— the standard spelling

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Brantlee— another English name

Rylee— echoes that soft -ee sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bradlee mean?

Bradlee spells Bradley, Old English for 'broad clearing, meadow'.

How do you pronounce Bradlee?

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

Is Bradlee a boy or girl name?

Bradlee is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Bradlee?

Bradlee is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Bradley is more common.