Brendan name meaning
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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.
How do I pronounce Brendan?
The two syllabled name Brendan is pronounced, bren-din.
Variants of Brendan
Bréanainn, Brendanus, Brandon, Brandan, Braddon, Brandonjames, Brenda
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.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 884 | 261 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 884 | 266 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 761 | 325 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 720 | 343 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 636 | 422 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 562 | 488 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 516 | 560 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 450 | 688 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 388 | 823 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 351 | 921 | 0 | 0 |
Facts
Brendan in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 440 | 194 | 5 | 5 |
 | 82 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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.
Looking for a name like Brendan? Please go through the following names
- Kiley - Famed Kileys origin is Celtic and Australian is especially used in English, meaning of Kiley is "Boomerang" is used for both sexes
- Tudwal - Tudwals origin is Celtic, meaning of Tudwal is "Country Ruler or People or Value" chiefly used in English is bestowed upon baby boys
- Logan - Used majorly in Oriya and Marathi eternal and customary, Logan means "Little Cave or Log in Water to be Still or at Peace". It is rooted from Old Irish and Celtic is used as a unisex name
- Anne-Claire - The girl name Anne-Claire means "Gracious" came from Hebrew, Latin and Celtic
- Maïlys - The Maïlys is originated from Celtic, meaning of Maïlys is "Lord or Prince"
Sibling Names for Brendan
Looking for a perfect sibling name to complement your little one named Brendan? We have compiled a list of names that pair perfectly with Brendan, ranging from classic and traditional to unique and modern options. Discover the ideal name for your second bundle of joy and ensure they both go together like two peas in a pod.
For a sister
- Desmond
- Braeden
- Keven
- Kevon
- Killian
- Beagan
- Kelan
- Brennen
- Dorrel
- Dorren
- Deegan
- Kyrone
- Cowal
- Boyde
- Gorman
- Glennard
- Kaine
- Daley
Brother to Brendan
Celebrity Baby News
- Goodbye To Panic! At The Disco As Brendan Urie And Wife Announce Pregnancy
The iconic pop-punk band Panic! At The Disco has announced the end of the project, as frontman Brendan Urie and his wife Sarah prepare to welcome their first child into the world. After a comprehensive Instagram post on Tuesday, Urie revealed that the couple is expecting a baby "very soon", while also indicating that the end of Panic! At The Disco will come to fruition.
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
Lists having Brendan
- Boys names beginning with B
- Girls names beginning with B
- American Baby Names
- Celtic Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Irish Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Tamil Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Indian Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Bre
- Boy names that ends with -dan
- Popular Boy Names in United States (1999)
- Popular Boy Names in Ireland (2003)
- Popular Boy Names in New South Wales (2004)
- Popular Boy Names in Queensland (2002)
- Baby Names that mean Sword
- Baby Names that mean Hair
- Baby Names that mean Prince
- Baby Names that mean Traveller
- Baby Names that mean Little
- Baby Names that mean Raven
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Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
- NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names