Brayden vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brayden Rank #190

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and James mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brayden and James boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.