Brayden vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Brayden Rank #190

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Hunter mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Brayden and Hunter boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.