Brayden vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Brayden Rank #190

King Rank #343

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #343 for King.

Is Brayden or King more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Brayden and King mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Brayden and King boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.