Brendan

In 2022, the name Brendan was 884th most popular baby name for boys and 1,847th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 266 babies were named Brendan in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 12,658 babies in the United States were named Brendan. Today, the average age of someone named Brendan is around 28 to 29 years old.

The name "Brendan" is not common today.

Nicknames for Brendan include Bren and Brend.

Brendan Meaning & Origin

Brendan is a name of Irish origin, meaning 'prince' or 'little raven', often carrying connotations of nobility, bravery and wisdom.

The name Brendan is described as strong-willed, creative and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Brendan is pronounced bren-dan in English. The name Brendan has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Brendan

• The name Brendan is shared by two popular fictional characters. Brendan Brady from the British soap opera "Hollyoaks", and Brendan from the Pokémon franchise.

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