Brayden vs Bryan

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 #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Brayden Rank #190

Bryan Rank #306

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Brayden or Bryan more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Bryan mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Brayden and Bryan boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.