Brayden vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brayden Rank #190

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Jacob mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brayden and Jacob boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.