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Bradon

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Bradon

Pronounced BRAY-dun /ˈbreɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: Bradon reads as a form of Braden (from an Irish surname, 'descendant of Bradan', 'little salmon') or Brandon (English, 'broom-covered hill'). The single-d spelling is a modern style choice, so the route runs through those names.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Bradon — a form of Braden or Brandon (said 'BRAY-dun'). A modern form of Braden or Brandon, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Irish
MeaningBradon reads as a form of Braden (from an Irish surname, 'descendant of Bradan', 'little salmon') or Brandon (English, 'broom-covered hill'). The single-d spelling is a modern style choice, so the route runs through those names.
U.S. rank (2023)#11005 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,055
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519702023

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

Bradon reads as a form of Braden ('little salmon') or Brandon ('broom-covered hill'); a modern form of Braden or Brandon (said 'BRAY-dun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, modern, and sturdy.

Did you know? Bradon reads as a trim spin on Braden ('little salmon') or Brandon ('broom-covered hill') — a familiar modern sound in a lighter spelling (said 'BRAY-dun').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Bradon — form of Braden/Brandon; modern spelling

Variations

BradenBrandonBraeden

Nicknames

BradBraddy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bradon mean?

Bradon reads as a form of Braden ('little salmon') or Brandon ('broom-covered hill'); the single-d spelling is a modern style choice, which we note.

How do you pronounce Bradon?

It's said BRAY-dun /ˈbreɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bradon a boy or girl name?

Here Bradon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Bradon?

Bradon is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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