Brendan

Boy

Origin: Irish · English

Pronounced: BREN-dan

Meaning

“from Irish Breandán, perhaps borrowed from a Welsh word for 'prince'”

Source

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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