Brayden vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Brayden Rank #190

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Declan mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brayden and Declan boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.