Brayden vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Brayden Rank #190

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Ian mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Brayden and Ian boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.