By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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"wide valley"
One of the trendiest of the new two-syllable boys’ names that have swept the country in the past few years, including the rhyming Aidan, Caden, Kaden, and Jaden. It's been falling on the US Top 1000…
Bradin is a modern masculine name that likely evolved as a variation of names like Braden, Brandon, or Brady. Its origins might be linked to Old English terms meaning 'broad valley' or 'broad hill.'…
Bradun is a masculine name that appears to be a modern spelling variation of Braden or Braden. These names derive from an Irish surname meaning 'salmon' or from an Old English term meaning 'broad…
Like its cousin Braden, Braydon has been falling in popularity in recent years, perhaps signaling a weakening of the 'aden'-name epidemic. There are thousands of young Bradens and Braydons out there,…
Berklee is a modern masculine name that likely draws inspiration from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, giving it associations with creativity and artistic talent. It…
Irish, variation of Bradan
"salmon"
One of the many, many, many variations of this name very popular with parents, including actor Kevin Sorbo.
Barcley is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Barclay or Berkeley. The name has Scottish and English origins, originally derived from a place name meaning 'birch tree meadow' or…
Bradeon is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Braden, Bradyn, or Brady. It likely shares roots with the traditional English surname Bradford, meaning 'broad…
Arriel is a masculine name with multiple possible origins and interpretations. It may be a variation of Ariel, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'lion of God' or 'God's altar.' The doubled 'r' gives it…
Braddan is a masculine name with Celtic origins, most prominently connected to the Isle of Man where Kirk Braddan is a historic parish. The name likely derives from the Old Irish 'Bradan' meaning…
Bradden is a masculine name with Germanic and English roots. It appears to be an expanded form of Brad (itself a short form of Bradley or Bradford), with the -en suffix adding a contemporary touch.…
Spelling variation of Braydon
Braeden was one of the many -aiden names that we heard everywhere just a few years ago. Now it's fading, along with Aiden, Jayden, and company.
Braidin is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Braden or Braeden. These names derive from an Irish surname, which originated from a place name meaning "broad…
Spelling variant of Brayden
Another of the many -aiden names. Several spellings have charted in the US Top 1000 in recent years, but now most of the -aidens are fading. Braiden is no exception, dropping down the charts each…
Bradon is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of the more common Brandon. Derived from Old English elements meaning 'hill covered with broom' or simply 'broom hill,' it refers to a…
"wide river crossing"
Brad in a Brooks Brothers suit.
Braddford is a masculine name of English origin, serving as a variant spelling of Bradford. Derived from Old English elements 'brad' meaning 'broad' and 'ford' meaning 'river crossing,' it literally…
"at the wide river"
Most parents would prefer BRADLEY or BRADFORD to get to eternally cool nickname BRAD--unless they wanted to honor cricket legend Donald Bradman, considered the greatest batsman of all time.
Birin is an uncommon masculine name with potential roots in several cultures. It may be related to the Irish name Bran meaning 'raven' or could have Sanskrit origins where it relates to 'warrior' or…
Latin
"fair-haired"
Fresh choice, but with feminine lilt.
