Arthur vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Brayden Rank #190

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Arthur or Brayden more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Brayden mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Arthur and Brayden boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.