Brendan name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Irish and Celtic
Usage: English, Tamil, Irish, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Brendan bren-din
Meaning: Sword-blade, Smelly Hair, Prince, Well Known Irish Playwright and Wit Brendan Behan, Traveller and Little Raven
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What does Brendan mean?

Used specifically in Norwegian, Swedish, Tamil, Finnish, Faroese, English, Irish and Danish preeminent, Brendan means "Sword-blade, Smelly Hair, Prince, Well Known Irish Playwright and Wit Brendan Behan, Traveller or Little Raven" used as a gender-neutral name is rooted from Celtic and Old Irish.

Brendan is variant of Brendanus. Brendanus is Latin cognate of Bréanainn. Brendan is celebrated on May 16th.

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How do I pronounce Brendan?

The two syllabled name Brendan is pronounced, bren-din.

Variants of Brendan

Bréanainn, Brendanus, Brandon, Brandan, Braddon, Brandonjames, Brenda

Names that rhyme with Brendan

How popular is the name Brendan?

Brendan was a popular name in United States. Over 90058 babies have been named Brendan since 1912. At the peak of its usage in 1999, it ranked 96th when 3994 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 138 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 2 times Brendan was a common name in England and Wales.

Over 2708 babies have been named Brendan since 1996. When at its peak in 1998,. But after 23 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Also, A common name in Ireland having over 11315 recievers in 56 years of usage. When at the peak of its usage in 1965, it ranked 16th when 440 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Also, Brendan was a common name in New South Wales. Over 7941 babies have been named Brendan since 1965. At the peak of its usage in 1985,. After 40 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Also, Brendan was a common name in Queensland. Over 4551 babies have been named Brendan since 1962. At its zenith in 1985,. After 40 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Brendan is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1969 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 1993, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 369 on boy names chart when 96 babies were given the name Brendan.

Over 1700 people have been named Brendan in France. Brendan is an uncommon baby name in Belgium, chances of it being still in use are very slim. But Brendan is a popular baby name in Australia where every 1 in 700 have the name as well as in, England, Canada, Northern Ireland and South Africa.

As per our evaluation, over 140000 babies have been bestowed Brendan around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018564485
2017516555
2016451683
2015387821
2014351919
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Brendan in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands44019455
Finland82900

Numerological aspects of Brendan

You are reliable, trustworthy, and like to do more than you can. When it comes to your personal life, you prefer to keep it private. You possess great communication skills. You are easily adaptable to change but sometimes, you can get comfy in your misery and stay there for a while. Meet people from diverse cultures, perhaps your soul mate hides in someplace outside ordinary. You have a strong attitude but in order to be happy, you have to be open to new things.

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Famous people named Brendan

  • Brendan Comiskey, Roman Catholic Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Ferns
  • Brendan Kibble, Australian singer, songwriter, and guitarist
  • Brendan Daly, former Irish Fianna Fáil politician
  • Brendan O'Hare, Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician,
  • Brendan Simms, Professor of the History of International Relations
  • Brendan Kehoe, Irish-born software developer and author
  • Brendan Ryan, Irish politician and former member of Seanad Éireann for the National University of Ireland constituency
  • Brendan Gill, wrote for 'The New Yorker' for more than 60 years
  • Brendan Shanahan, Australian journalist and author
  • Brendan Neiland, English artist best
  • Brendan Halligan, Irish economist and former politician
  • Brendan Haywood, American retired professional basketball player
  • Brendan Malone, American basketball coach
  • Brendan Cauldwell, Irish radio, film and television actor
  • Brendan McKay, Emeritus Professor
  • Brendan Fowler, Los Angeles-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist
  • Brendan Venter, South African rugby union coach and former player
  • Brendan Crinion, Irish Fianna Fáil politician
  • Brendan McFarlane, Irish republican activist
  • Brendan Hamill, poet and writer
  • Brendan Cleary, poet who was born in Carrickfergus
  • Brendan Buckley, American drummer
  • Brendan Coulter, Gaelic footballer
  • Brendan Foley, Northern Irish writer, film producer and director
  • Brendan Quigley, Gaelic footballer from County Laois
  • Brendan Schwab, Australian sports administrator
  • Brendan Moon, former Australian Rugby Union winger
  • Brendan Broderick, American author and screenwriter
  • Brendan Murphy, Irish sportsman from Rathvilly, County Carlow
  • Brendan Balfe, Irish radio personality
  • Brendan Bell, American-born Canadian territorial level politician and former cabinet minister
  • Brendan Menton Sr., Irish football administrator and economist
  • Brendan, also referred to as "'Brendan moccu Altae'", called "the Navigator", "the Voyager"
  • Brendan O'Brien, Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Brendan Corish, Irish Labour Party politician
  • Brendan Smyth, Roman Catholic priest
  • Brendan Canty, American musician, composer
  • Brendan Fraser, Canadian-American actor
  • Brendan Behan, Irish poet, short story writer
  • Brendan O'Brien, record producer, mixer, engineer, and musician
  • Brendan Grace, Irish comedian and singer
  • Brendan Byrne, American politician, statesman, and prosecutor
  • Brendan Barber, British trade union official
  • Brendan Howlin, Irish Labour Party politician
  • Brendan B. Brown, American musician from Northport, New York
  • Brendan Nelson, former Australian politician
  • Brendan O'Connor, member of the Australian Labor Party and was the Minister for Employment and the Minister for Skills and Training in the Second Rudd Ministry; having previously served in a range of ministerial portfolios
  • Brendan Morrison, Canadian former professional ice hockey centre
  • Brendan Shanahan, Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player
  • Brendan Bracken, Irish-born businessman and a minister
  • Brendan Foster, British former long-distance runner

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