Brayden vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Brayden Rank #190

Ayden Rank #213

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Brayden or Ayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Ayden mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Brayden and Ayden boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.