Brayden vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Brayden Rank #190

Brandon Rank #230

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

Is Brayden or Brandon more popular?

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

What do Brayden and Brandon mean?

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

Are Brayden and Brandon boy or girl names?

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