Brayden vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Brayden Rank #190

Eric Rank #252

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Brayden or Eric more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Eric mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Brayden and Eric boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.