Bradley vs Jason
Bradley and Jason compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2003, Bradley was ranked #76 and Jason #77 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2003, Bradley was ranked #76 and Jason #92 among boys in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Bradley was ranked #372 and Jason #135 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Bradley was ranked #352 and Jason #187 among boys in England and Wales.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Bradley was ranked #246 and Jason #199 among boys in Scotland.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Bradley was ranked #404 and Jason #305 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Bradley and Jason over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Bradley and Jason over time
Bradley and Jason appear together in 5 published lists, across 161 years of shared records. Jason held the stronger position in more years in 4 of them, Bradley in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Jason reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, and Bradley in none. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2018, Jason moved ahead of Bradley in England and Wales · Boys — #175 and #179 the year before became #196 and #174.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Bradley and Jason changed places 4 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1964 and 2003, ending at #76 and #77.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 40 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Bradley and Jason averaged 13.3 places apart, ending at #76 and #77.
- Longest-running competitions
Bradley and Jason were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #352 and #187.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Bradley #28 in 1997, Jason #69 in 1996.
List by list
New South Wales, Australia · Boys40 shared years, 1964–2003
Bradley held the stronger position in 14 of those years, Jason in 26.
Highest recorded here: Bradley #19 in 1976, Jason #1 in 1971.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2003: Bradley #76, Jason #77.
Republic of Ireland · Boys33 shared years, 1987–2025
Bradley held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Jason in 33.
Highest recorded here: Bradley #130 in 2015, Jason #25 in 1987.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Bradley #372, Jason #135.
New Zealand · Boys31 shared years, 1973–2003
Bradley held the stronger position in 10 of those years, Jason in 21.
Highest recorded here: Bradley #28 in 1998, Jason #2 in 1973.
The order changed in 1994: Bradley moved ahead. In 1993 they stood at #40 and #34; by 1994 that had become #36 and #41.
Most recent shared year, 2003: Bradley #76, Jason #92.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Bradley held the stronger position in 22 of those years, Jason in 8.
Highest recorded here: Bradley #28 in 1997, Jason #69 in 1996.
The order changed in 2018: Jason moved ahead. In 2017 they stood at #175 and #179; by 2018 that had become #196 and #174.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Bradley #352, Jason #187.
Northern Ireland · Boys27 shared years, 1997–2024
Bradley held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Jason in 18.
Highest recorded here: Bradley #68 in 1998, Jason #36 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Bradley #404, Jason #305.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Bradley
Pairs where Bradley shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Oliver vs Bradley
In 1997 they stood at #100 and #104 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2024 they were #10 and #404.
Oliver · Bradley · 27 shared years, 1997–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jacob vs Bradley
In 1997 they stood at #94 and #104 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 10 places apart; by 2024 they were #13 and #404.
Jacob · Bradley · 27 shared years, 1997–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ashley vs Bradley
In 1996 they stood at #40 and #31 in England and Wales · Boys, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #716 and #352.
Ashley · Bradley · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Mohammed vs Bradley
In 1996 they stood at #36 and #31 in England and Wales · Boys, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #20 and #352.
Mohammed · Bradley · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Jason
Pairs where Jason shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Jason vs Ross
In 1996 they stood at #69 and #68 in England and Wales · Boys, 1 places apart; by 2025 they were #187 and #2014.
Jason · Ross · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jason vs Mitchell
In 1996 they stood at #69 and #79 in England and Wales · Boys, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #187 and #1538.
Jason · Mitchell · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jason vs Paul
In 1996 they stood at #69 and #72 in England and Wales · Boys, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #187 and #602.
Jason · Paul · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jason vs Conor
In 1996 they stood at #69 and #63 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #187 and #578.
Jason · Conor · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — repeatedly exchanged positions.
- Frank vs Vidar
Frank and Vidar changed places 36 times in Norway · Boys between 1945 and 2025, ending at #459 and #478.
Frank · Vidar · 77 shared years, 1945–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Helge vs Rolf
Helge and Rolf changed places 35 times in Norway · Boys between 1945 and 2025, ending at #352 and #437.
Helge · Rolf · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Stein vs Arild
Stein and Arild changed places 34 times in Norway · Boys between 1945 and 2014, ending at #452 and #408.
Stein · Arild · 67 shared years, 1945–2014 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Inger vs Kari
Inger and Kari changed places 33 times in Norway · Girls between 1945 and 2025, ending at #292 and #222.
Inger · Kari · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Other pairs from Northern Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Northern Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Charlotte vs Jodie
In 1997 they stood at #72 and #77 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2021 they were #13 and #446.
Charlotte · Jodie · 23 shared years, 1997–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
- Emily vs Rachael
In 1997 they stood at #32 and #25 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2017 they were #1 and #432.
Emily · Rachael · 19 shared years, 1997–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Fiona
In 1997 they stood at #57 and #66 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2017 they were #2 and #432.
Grace · Fiona · 18 shared years, 1997–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
- Oliver vs Colin
In 1997 they stood at #100 and #96 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2021 they were #5 and #433.
Oliver · Colin · 21 shared years, 1997–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Bradley | Jason |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | From Ancient Greek Iason, meaning 'healer'. In Greek mythology, Jason led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece; the name also appears in the New Testament as a Hellenized form possibly of a Hebrew name. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Greek |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.sən/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Boys #352 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #135 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Jason has a recorded origin (Greek); Bradley does not have one recorded yet.
- Bradley and Jason both have 2 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Jason; Bradley doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Bradley
Popularity journey
First recorded1956
First recorded at #83 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1956 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1956–2003
Highest recorded position: #19 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1976 (recorded 1956–2003).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #352 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Jason
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #100 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1964–2005
Highest recorded position: #1 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1971 (recorded 1964–2005).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #187 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys