Brady vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brady Rank #309
Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #309 for Brady.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brady ___

  • Brady Brady James
  • Brady Brady Thomas
  • Brady Brady Cole
  • Brady Brady Alexander
  • Brady Brady Michael

Brayden ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brady

Riley Cody Grady Molly Maeve

If you choose Brayden

Kayden Jayden Aiden Riley Kaitlyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brady or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Brady at #309 in the United States.

What do Brady and Brayden mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Brady and Brayden boy or girl names?

Brady is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.

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