Aedan vs Braiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Aedan Rank #2,590

Braiden Rank #2,400

Braiden is more popular, ranked #2400 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Is Aedan or Braiden more popular?

Braiden is more popular, ranked #2400 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Braiden mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Braiden means "salmon, descendant of the salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Aedan and Braiden boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Braiden is primarily a boy name.