Brandon vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Brandon Rank #230

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brandon or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Brayden mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Brandon and Brayden boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.