Brayden vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brayden Rank #190

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and John mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brayden and John boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.