Brayden vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Brayden Rank #190

Paul Rank #264

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Brayden or Paul more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Paul mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Brayden and Paul boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.