Brayden vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Brayden Rank #190

Blake Rank #265

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Brayden or Blake more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Blake mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Brayden and Blake boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.