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Brayden
Meaning: descendant of Bradán (salmon) · Origin: Irish · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From the Irish surname Ó Bradáin, from bradán, 'salmon'. Popular in the US since the 1990s.
Nicknames
Bray
Variants & related names
Braden, Braeden, Braiden
Brayden name art
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FAQ
What does the name Brayden mean?
Brayden means “descendant of Bradán (salmon)”. It comes from Irish.
Is Brayden a popular name?
Yes — Brayden has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Brayden?
Bray.
What are other forms of Brayden?
Braden, Braeden, Braiden.
Similar names
Ronan · Kian · Liam · Aiden · Ryan · Nolan
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.