Brayden vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Brayden Rank #190

Riley Rank #229

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Brayden or Riley more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Riley mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Brayden and Riley boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.