Brayden vs Calvin

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 #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Brayden Rank #190

Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Calvin mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Brayden and Calvin boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.