Brayden vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Brayden Rank #190

Marcus Rank #256

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Brayden or Marcus more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Marcus mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Brayden and Marcus boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.