Brayden vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Brayden Rank #190

Wade Rank #341

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Brayden or Wade more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Wade mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Brayden and Wade boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.