Bryan vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Bryan Rank #306

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Brayden mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Bryan and Brayden boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.