Allen vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,917
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bray, Brady

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #574 for Allen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allen ___

  • Allen James
  • Allen Michael
  • Allen Robert
  • Allen Thomas
  • Allen Lee
  • Allen Wayne

Brayden ___

  • Brayden James
  • Brayden Lee
  • Brayden Cole
  • Brayden Scott
  • Brayden Michael
  • Brayden Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Brayden mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Allen and Brayden boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.

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