Brendan

Meaning prince, little raven
Origin Gaelic, Irish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 2
Syllabification Bren-dan

About Brendan

Brendan embodies approachable charm wrapped in Celtic heritage and gentle strength. This name has weathered centuries while maintaining freshness and versatility, appealing to parents across cultural backgrounds. The two syllables roll off comfortably, neither too short to feel incomplete nor too long to become cumbersome. There's an inherent friendliness to Brendan that makes people smile when they hear it, yet it maintains enough substance to command professional respect. The name suggests someone thoughtful and kind, yet capable and confident—qualities any parent would hope to nurture. Brendan works beautifully from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too juvenile or overly mature. It pairs well with virtually any surname and offers nickname options like Bren for more casual moments. Parents who select Brendan often value balance: a name that's recognizable without being overused, traditional without being stuffy, and warm without being too soft.

Variations of Name Brendan

Brendon
Brennan
Brandan
Brenden
Brendyn

Nicknames for Brendan

Bren
Brendo
Benny
B
Brendan

Famous People Named Brendan

Brendan FraserCanadian-American actor
Brendan ShanahanCanadian ice hockey player
Brendan BehanIrish playwright
Brendan ColeNew Zealand-born British dancer
Brendan PerryEnglish musician
Brendan NelsonAustralian politician
Brendan HaywoodAmerican basketball player
Brendan O'CarrollIrish comedian
Brendan HansenAmerican swimmer
Brendan PowellBritish jockey
Brendan GaughanAmerican race car driver
Brendan BensonAmerican musician
Brendan EichAmerican technologist
Brendan MorrisonCanadian ice hockey player
Brendan RodgersAmerican baseball coach
Brendan TaylorZimbabwean cricketer
Brendan O'HareScottish drummer
Brendan GleesonAustralian rugby league player

Characters Named Brendan

Brendan BradyHollyoaks character
Brendan FryeBrick
Brendan FraserBedazzled
Brendan BlockThe Rules of Attraction
Brendan LawlorThe Commitments
Brendan WilliamsHigh Art
Brendan HarrisHigh School Musical
Brendan ConlonWarrior
Brendan LeonardThe Mighty Ducks
Brendan RooneySpy Kids
Brendan BlazerMean Creek
Brendan DeanShe's the Man
Brendan KlinkenbergSuper 8
Brendan EckhardtThe Dark Knight
Brendan FinneyLaw & Order
Brendan DanielsiZombie
Brendan HigginsAmerican Dad!
Brendan McBrideCSI - Miami
Brendan SullivanCastle
Brendan McDonoughOnly the Brave

Other Popular Names Beginning with B

Braulio
Bilal
Byron
Bernardo
Braxton
Bowie
Bear
Bryer
Brady
Benny