John vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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John Rank #21

Brayden Rank #190

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is John or Brayden more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do John and Brayden mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are John and Brayden boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.