Braeden vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Braeden

Boy #2,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradan (salmon)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Braeden Rank #2,411

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2411 for Braeden.

Is Braeden or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Braeden at #2411 in the United States.

What do Braeden and Lex mean?

Braeden means "descendant of Bradan (salmon)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Braeden and Lex boy or girl names?

Braeden is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.