Dylan vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Dylan Rank #28

Brayden Rank #190

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Dylan or Brayden more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Brayden mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Dylan and Brayden boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.