Brayden
BRAY-dən
Popularity
#9014
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
136,031
Peak Year
#9,165 in 2010
First Recorded
1970
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Brayden is a modern English name, likely derived from the surname Bradan, meaning 'broad valley' or 'salmon'.
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