Broad valley or salmon
A modern American favorite, Brayden likely derives from the Irish surname Ó Brádáin, meaning descendant of Brádán. While the Irish root refers to a salmon, it is also frequently associated with the English elements for a broad valley.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Professional ice hockey player and Stanley Cup champion
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