Braddock
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Braddock
The given name 'Braddock' is a locational surname of Old English origin, meaning "broad oak" from the elements *brad* (broad) and *ac* (oak).
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Etymology
The given name 'Braddock' is a locational surname of Old English origin, meaning "broad oak" from the elements *brad* (broad) and *ac* (oak). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname associated with General Edward Braddock, a British commander in the French and Indian War, and has no specific religious affiliation.
Braddock currently ranks #9,852 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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