Ryan vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish 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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Ryan Rank #87

Brayden Rank #190

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Ryan or Brayden more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Brayden mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Ryan and Brayden boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.