Brayden vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Brayden Rank #190

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and William mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Brayden and William boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.