Bradley Saunders

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bradley Saunders — broad meadow
239K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bradley Saunders is a name that combines English origins. The first name Bradley is a masculine given name of English origin. Bradley is an English given name derived from a placename meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English. The given name Brad is often a diminutive of Bradley. It is also a surname. Notable people with the given name include: Bradley A. Buckles, American ATF director Bradley A. The surname Saunders: Saunders is a surname of English and Scottish origin, derived from Sander, a mediaeval form of Alexander. Ab Saunders (1851–1883), American cowboy and gunman Al Saunders (born 1947), American football coach Alan Saunders (broadcaster) (1954–2012), broadcaster for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Alan Saunders (police officer) (1886–1964), Inspector-General of Police in Palestine, 1937–1943 Alan Saunders (public servant) (1892–1957), English public servant and cricketer Albert Charles Saunders (1874–1943), Canadian politician Alfred Saunders (1820–1905), New Zealand politician Alfred Tho. Bradley is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 239K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bradley reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bradley

Meaning: broad meadow

English

Bradley is an English given name derived from a placename meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English. The given name Brad is often a diminutive of Bradley. It is also a surname. Notable people with the given name include: Bradley A. Buckles, American ATF director Bradley A.

Surname: Saunders

Scottish

Saunders is a surname of English and Scottish origin, derived from Sander, a mediaeval form of Alexander. Ab Saunders (1851–1883), American cowboy and gunman Al Saunders (born 1947), American football coach Alan Saunders (broadcaster) (1954–2012), broadcaster for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Alan Saunders (police officer) (1886–1964), Inspector-General of Police in Palestine, 1937–1943 Alan Saunders (public servant) (1892–1957), English public servant and cricketer Albert Charles Saunders (1874–1943), Canadian politician Alfred Saunders (1820–1905), New Zealand politician Alfred Tho.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bradley is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bradley by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bradley Saunders

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bradley Saunders:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bradley?
The first name Bradley originates from English. Bradley is an English given name derived from a placename meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English. The given name Brad is often a diminutive of Bradley. It is also a surname. Notable people with the given name include: Bradley A. Buckles, American ATF director Bradley A.
When was Bradley most popular?
The name Bradley reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Saunders?
The surname Saunders originates from Scottish. Saunders is a surname of English and Scottish origin, derived from Sander, a mediaeval form of Alexander. Ab Saunders (1851–1883), American cowboy and gunman Al Saunders (born 1947), American football coach Alan Saunders (broadcaster) (1954–2012), broadcaster for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Alan Saunders (police officer) (1886–1964), Inspector-General of Police in Palestine, 1937–1943 Alan Saunders (public servant) (1892–1957), English public servant and cricketer Albert Charles Saunders (1874–1943), Canadian politician Alfred Saunders (1820–1905), New Zealand politician Alfred Tho.
What are the origins of the name Bradley Saunders?
The name Bradley Saunders combines two different traditions: the first name Bradley has English roots, while the surname Saunders originates from Scottish.
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