Ayden vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Ayden Rank #213

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Brayden mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Ayden and Brayden boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.