Braeden vs Dru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Braeden

Boy #2,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradan (salmon)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Scottish

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Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Braeden Rank #2,411

Dru Rank #2,389

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 vs #2411 for Braeden.

Is Braeden or Dru more popular?

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 compared to Braeden at #2411 in the United States.

What do Braeden and Dru mean?

Braeden means "descendant of Bradan (salmon)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Braeden and Dru boy or girl names?

Braeden is primarily a boy name. Dru is primarily a boy name.