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Braydan

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAY-dun /ˈbreɪ.dən/High

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

In 30 seconds: A descendant of Bradan; a broad valley: Braydan spells Braden. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'BRAY-dun'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA spelling of Braden/Brayden — variously from the Irish, 'a descendant of Bradan (a salmon)' and the Old English, 'a broad valley'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8358 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,180

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919922025

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

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

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of the popular Brayden. Rare in this spelling, a-descendant-of-Bradan at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Braden is variously 'a descendant of Bradan (a salmon)' and 'a broad valley' — Braydan is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BRAY-dun').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Braden — Irish/English; routes layered

Variations

BraydenBradenBraeden

Nicknames

Bray

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If you like Braydan…

Brayden— the standard spelling
Braden— a kin spelling
Braeden— a kin spelling
Jayden— a fellow -aydan/-ayden boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Braydan mean?

Braydan spells Braden/Brayden — variously 'a descendant of Bradan (a salmon)' (Irish) and 'a broad valley' (Old English). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Braydan?

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

Is Braydan a boy or girl name?

Braydan is a boy's name.

How popular is Braydan?

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

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