Boy Name
Broadus
Broadus means “Broad”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Broadus is a boy baby name, meaning "Broad". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Broadus often also consider Bridgit.
Broadus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Broad
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Broadus as B·R·O·A·D·U·S, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Broadus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Broadus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Broadusa, Broaduse, Broadusy, Broadu.
- Nicknames: Broa and B.
- Middle names: Pair Broadus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Broadus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Bridgit, Bridger, Bridget, Burtis, Bertis — full picks on the sibling names for Broadus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Broadus? Browse our names like Broadus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Broadus
What does the name Broadus mean?
Broadus means "Broad". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Broadus is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Broadus?
The exact origin of Broadus is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Broadus?
Broadus has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Broadus a boy's or girl's name?
Broadus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Broadus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Broadus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Broadus?
Names that share Broadus's sound and style include Bridgit, Bridger, Bridget, Burtis, Bertis.
What middle names pair well with Broadus?
Good middle-name fits for Broadus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Broadus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Broadus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Broadus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Broadus share its rhythm without rhyming — Bridgit, Bridger, Bridget all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.