Ian vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Ian Rank #75

Brayden Rank #190

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Ian or Brayden more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Ian and Brayden mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Ian and Brayden boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.