Brendan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A voyaging name meaning prince, brave explorer of the seas.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #717
- Peak
- #96 in 1999
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Brendan Means
Brendan is a boy name of Irish origin. A voyaging name meaning prince, brave explorer of the seas.
How Popular Brendan Is
Brendan currently ranks #717 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #96 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Brendan
- Brendan broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #96 in 1999.
- Brendan is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Brendan has been a top 100 name across 155+ years of American history.
- Brendan is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Brendan
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Brendan
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Brendan.
Questions About Brendan
What does Brendan mean?
Brendan is a boy name of Irish origin. A voyaging name meaning prince, brave explorer of the seas.
How popular is Brendan?
Brendan currently ranks #717 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #96 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Brendan come from?
Brendan comes from Irish roots. Brendan broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #96 in 1999.
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