David vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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David Rank #31

Brayden Rank #190

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is David or Brayden more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do David and Brayden mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are David and Brayden boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.