Brayden vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brayden Rank #190

Gideon Rank #332

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Brayden or Gideon more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Gideon mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brayden and Gideon boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.