Braiden vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Braiden

Boy #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the 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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Braiden Rank #2,400

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2400 for Braiden.

Is Braiden or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Braiden at #2400 in the United States.

What do Braiden and Lex mean?

Braiden means "salmon, descendant of the salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Braiden and Lex boy or girl names?

Braiden is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.