Brendan
BoyOrigin: Irish · English
Pronounced: BREN-dan
Meaning
“from Irish Breandán, perhaps borrowed from a Welsh word for 'prince'”
Cultural Notes
Saint Brendan the Navigator is one of Ireland's most beloved saints reputed to have sailed to North America in the 6th century.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1990s
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Famous People Named Brendan
- Brendan Fraser, Brendan Gleeson
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