Brayden vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Brayden Rank #190

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Evan mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Brayden and Evan boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.