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Braedon

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Pronounced BRAY-den /ˈbreɪ.dən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Braden/Braydon — variously from the Old English, 'a broad valley/hill', and the Irish surname, 'a descendant of Bradan' (a salmon); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A broad valley; descendant of the salmon: Braedon spells Braden. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Irish
MeaningA spelling of Braden/Braydon — variously from the Old English, 'a broad valley/hill', and the Irish surname, 'a descendant of Bradan' (a salmon); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6861 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,992

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619842025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Braedon is a spelling of Braden/Braydon — variously from the Old English, 'a broad valley/hill', and the Irish surname, 'a descendant of Bradan' (a salmon; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'BRAY-den').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Braden. Rare in this form, a-broad-valley at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Braden comes variously from the Old English 'a broad valley' and the Irish surname 'a descendant of Bradan' (a salmon) — Braedon is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BRAY-den').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Braden — routes layered

Variations

BradenBraydonBraeden

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Braden— the standard spelling
Braydon— a kin spelling
Caden— a sound-neighbor -aden boys' name
Jaden— a fellow -aden boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Braedon mean?

Braedon spells Braden — variously Old English 'a broad valley' and Irish 'descendant of the salmon'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Braedon?

It's said BRAY-den /ˈbreɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Braedon a boy or girl name?

Braedon is a boy's name.

How popular is Braedon?

Braedon is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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