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Brendan

male

Meaning

"Prince; Raven"

From Irish Bréanainn, with contested etymology often linked to notions of prince or raven across scholarly proposals.

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Popularity History of Brendan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1009Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1009

Brendan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-123

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Brendan Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Brendan.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Brendan

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish, Celtic
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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