Brayden vs Elijah

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 #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Brayden Rank #190

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Elijah mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brayden and Elijah boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.