Braiden vs Kior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Braiden

Boy #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Braiden Rank #2,400

Kior Rank #2,243

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2400 for Braiden.

Is Braiden or Kior more popular?

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Braiden at #2400 in the United States.

What do Braiden and Kior mean?

Braiden means "salmon, descendant of the salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Braiden and Kior boy or girl names?

Braiden is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.