Boy name · Irish Gaelic
Brayden
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: variant of Braden, from a surname from Bradán, salmonBrayden is a boy's name that is of Irish Gaelic origin: variant of Braden, from a surname from Bradán, salmon. It is used in English.
- Meaning
- Variant of Braden, from a surname from Bradán, salmon
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #229 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Brayden
As a boy's name, Brayden is of Irish Gaelic origin: variant of Braden, from a surname from Bradán, salmon. It is used in English.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
How popular is Brayden?
- US rank in 2025
- #229
- 1,545 babies, 905 per million boys
- Best rank
- #36 in 2011
- Most babies: 9,122 in 2010
- Babies since 1970
- At least 136,548
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
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| 1910s | 0 per million |
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| 1960s | 0 per million |
| 1970s | 3 per million |
| 1980s | 17 per million |
| 1990s | 272 per million |
| 2000s | 2,524 per million |
| 2010s | 3,511 per million |
| 2020s | 1,398 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64 | #72 | #84 | #101 | #111 | #131 | #149 | #160 | #190 | #229 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Brayden
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- BrandonBroom-covered hill (Old English, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- AliyahVariant of Aaliyah, high, lofty, sublime (Arabic, girl)
- CelineVariant of Céline, from Caelinus, from Caelius or caelum, heaven (Latin, girl)
- ElianVariant of names beginning with Eli, such as Elijah (Hebrew, boy)
- AilanyVariant of Ailani, possibly Hawaiian, to rule as chief (Hawaiian, girl)
- AmayaVariant of Amaia, Basque for the end (Basque, girl)
- ArlethVariant of Arlette, from Herleva, possibly army and legacy (Germanic, girl)
- AvaVariant of Eve, life; in Persian, voice (Hebrew, girl)
- AydenVariant of Aidan, little fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- EithanVariant of Ethan, firm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
- EvelynFrom a surname derived from the given name Aveline (English, girl)
- GrahamFrom a surname from the place name Grantham, probably gravelly homestead (Old English, boy)
- JacksonFrom a surname meaning son of Jack (English, boy)
- JazielVariant of Jaasiel, God is my maker (Hebrew, boy)
- KennedyFrom an Irish surname, from Cennétig, armoured or misshapen head (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- LillyVariant of Lily, the flower (English, girl)
Middle names for Brayden
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- AltonTown at a river's source (Old English, boy)
- AnselGod helmet (Germanic, boy)
- DeanFrom a surname meaning valley (Old English, boy)
- EltonElla's town (Old English, boy)
- EzraHelp, assistance (Hebrew, boy)
- LaneA narrow path (English, unisex)
- LeviJoined, attached (Hebrew, boy)
- WyattBrave in war (Old English, boy)
More boy names from Irish Gaelic
- OscarPossibly deer friend (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- FinnFair, white (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- FergusMan of vigor (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- KevinGentle birth (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- RonanLittle seal (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- RoryRed king (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- AidanLittle fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- AidenLittle fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- AodhFire, flame (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- BarryFair-haired (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- BrendanA prince (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- CaseyVigilant, watchful (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- CassidyCurly-haired (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- CodyDescendant of the helpful one (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- ConanLittle hound or little wolf (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- ConnorLover of hounds (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- ConorLover of hounds (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- DeclanMeaning unknown, though likely begins with Old Irish dag, good (Irish Gaelic, boy)
Brayden: common questions
What does the name Brayden mean?
Brayden is of Irish Gaelic origin: variant of Braden, from a surname from Bradán, salmon. Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Brayden a boy or girl name?
Brayden is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Brayden come from?
Brayden is of Irish Gaelic origin: variant of Braden, from a surname from Bradán, salmon. Today it is used in English.
How popular is the name Brayden?
Brayden ranked #229 in the US in 2025, with 1,545 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Brayden?
Names spelled like Brayden include Brandon.
What middle names go with Brayden?
Middle names that flow well with Brayden include Alton, Ansel, Dean, Elton and Ezra. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.