Brayden vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brayden Rank #190

Simon Rank #251

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Brayden or Simon more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Simon mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brayden and Simon boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.