Brayden vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Brayden Rank #190

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and David mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Brayden and David boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.