Braylon
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Broad meadow, combination name
Origin: American/English
Popularity: Ranked #848 in 2025 with 289 babies born.
History: Braylon is a modern American name, likely a creative variation of Bray and Dillon or Waylon. It gained visibility through NFL wide receiver Braylon Edwards and has been used as a given name in the United States since the early 2000s.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Braylon? About 1 in 11,321 babies born in 2025 were named Braylon, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Braylon
What does the name Braylon mean?
Braylon means “Broad meadow, combination name” from American/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Braylon?
Braylon has American/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Broad meadow, combination name”.
How popular is Braylon?
Braylon ranked #848 in 2025 — given to 289 babies that year.
When was Braylon most popular?
Braylon peaked in 2009 with 1,695 babies registered that year.
Is Braylon a boy or girl name?
Braylon is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Braylons in registered births are male.
Is the name Braylon rising or falling in popularity?
Braylon has fallen 311 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #537 in 2020 to #848 in 2025.
How long has Braylon been recorded?
Braylon appears in birth records across 45 years — from 1981 through 2025.