Brayden vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Brayden Rank #190

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Leon mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Brayden and Leon boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.