Brendan
bren-din
US Popularity:1847
Origin:Irish
Meaning:prince
A sturdy Irish baby name that’s as classic as they come, Brendan competes with more modern takes on the name, like Braden and Brandon. Still, it’s what Mark Wahlberg chose for his son in 2008. Brendan is the name of a renowned sixth-century saint who, according to legend, sailed across the Atlantic with a large group of monks from Ireland in search of paradise. This is a name made for the adventurous little one in your life.
Famous People Named Brendan
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Brendan BehanPlaywright, Poet
- Brendan FraserActor
- Brendan GleesonActor
Brendan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Brendan is currently #2912 on The Bump
Boy:Brendan is currently #919 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Brendan is currently #1847 in U.S. births
Boy:Brendan is currently #632 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1847
in 2022
- 265
from 2021
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