Brayden vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Brayden Rank #190

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Ethan mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brayden and Ethan boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.