Brayden vs Kayson

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 #291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rejoice, healer"

Origin: American/Persian

American

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Brayden Rank #190

Kayson Rank #291

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #291 for Kayson.

Is Brayden or Kayson more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Kayson at #291 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Kayson mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are Brayden and Kayson boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.