Braeden vs Crawford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Braeden

Boy #2,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Bradan (salmon)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,411
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brae, Brady

Playground Safety Score

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Crawford

Boy #2,580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crow crossing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,580
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Craw, Ford

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Braeden Rank #2,411
Crawford Rank #2,580

Braeden is more popular, ranked #2411 vs #2580 for Crawford.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Braeden ___

  • Braeden James
  • Braeden Lee
  • Braeden Thomas
  • Braeden Cole
  • Braeden Scott
  • Braeden Reid

Crawford ___

  • Crawford James
  • Crawford Lee
  • Crawford William
  • Crawford Thomas
  • Crawford Scott
  • Crawford Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Braeden

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If you choose Crawford

Sutton Fletcher Harrison Waverly Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braeden or Crawford more popular?

Braeden is more popular, ranked #2411 compared to Crawford at #2580 in the United States.

What do Braeden and Crawford mean?

Braeden means "descendant of Bradan (salmon)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Crawford means "crow crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Braeden and Crawford boy or girl names?

Braeden is primarily a boy name. Crawford is primarily a boy name.

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