| Meaning | broad valley, wide valley |
| Origin | Gaelic, Scottish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Bra-den |
About Braden
This name carries a contemporary feel that appeals to modern parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. The strong consonant sounds create a confident impression, while the name remains accessible and easy to pronounce across different regions. It has gained steady popularity over recent decades, particularly in North America, where it strikes a balance between traditional and trendy. Parents often choose this name for its masculine strength combined with a friendly, approachable quality. The name works well in both casual and professional settings, making it versatile for a child's entire life journey. Its two-syllable structure makes it memorable without being overly complex, and it pairs well with a wide variety of middle and last names.
Nicknames for Braden
| Brad |
| Brady |
| Bray |
| B-Ray |
Famous People Named Braden
| Brad Pitt | American actor |
| Bradley Cooper | American actor |
| Brad Paisley | American country singer |
| Brad Garrett | American actor |
| Brad Bird | American filmmaker |
| Bradley Walsh | British actor |
| Brad Stevens | American basketball coach |
| Brad Richards | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Brad Haddin | Australian cricketer |
| Brad Friedel | American former soccer player |
| Brad Keselowski | American NASCAR driver |
| Brad Delson | American musician |
| Brad Sherwood | American comedian |
| Brad Dourif | American actor |
| Brad Goreski | Canadian stylist |
| Brad Wilk | American musician |
| Brad Davis | American basketball player |
| Brad Marchand | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Brad Fittler | Australian rugby league player |
| Brad Lidge | American former baseball player |
Characters Named Braden
| Brad Pittman | character from the movie "Fury" |
| Brad Taylor | character from the TV show "Home Improvement" |
| Brad Majors | character from the movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" |
| Brad Leone | character from the YouTube series "It's Alive with Brad" |
| Brad Bellick | character from the TV show "Prison Break" |
| Brad Vickers | character from the video game series "Resident Evil" |
| Brad McQueen | character from the animated TV show "Doug" |
| Brad Buttowski | character from the animated TV show "Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil" |
| Brad Smith | character from the TV show "The Young and the Restless" |
| Brad Wong | character from the video game series "Dead or Alive" |
| Brad Pitt | character from the movie "Burn After Reading" |
| Brad Crawford | character from the anime series "Weiß Kreuz" |
| Brad O'Keefe | character from the TV show "The Middle" |
| Brad Van Darn | character from the video game "EarthBound" |
| Brad Anderson | character from the TV show "Happy Days" |
| Brad Wesley | character from the movie "Road House" |
| Brad Armstrong | character from the anime series "Full Metal Panic!" |
| Brad Colbert | character from the TV show "The Pacific" |