Brayden vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Brayden Rank #190

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and August mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Brayden and August boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.