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Brandon name meaning
First Name
764k
in the U.S.
since 1880
764k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
26k
in the U.S.
in 2010
26k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Brandon mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Brandon
User Submitted Origins
English
83%
Irish
7%
Hebrew
5%
Albanian
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Brandon is of Irish origin and means "A prince that is a handsome beacon of light that was formed by the tip of a golden arrow".
- A user from South Africa says the name Brandon is of English origin and means "Beacon hill/broom hill. alt meaning - saber".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Brandon means "Beacon hill(old English) England" and is of English origin.
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Brandon is of English origin and means "Hill of fire, or beacon hill".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Brandon means "From the broom hill" and is of American origin.
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Brandon means "Flaming hill/Sword".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Brandon means "Brandon in Japan means 'a person with ancient powers that derive from a golden arrow'" and is of Japanese origin.
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Brandon means "A beacon light. Bright light".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Brandon means "Hill" and is of English origin.
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Brandon means "God Of Power in an ancient age" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Middle English Brandon, Brampdon, Bramdun, Bremedon, Bromdun, from Old English brōmdūn, from brōm (“broom shrub”) + dūn (“hill, dune”). Doublet of English Branton.
- An English habitational surname from any of several places of that name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1980s and 1990s American and Canadian usage.
- A census-designated place in Colorado
- Any of some towns and villages in England
- A census-designated place in Florida
- A city in Iowa.
- A city in Manitoba, Canada.
- A city in Minnesota.
- A city, the county seat of Rankin County, Mississippi.
- A city in New York.
- A city in South Dakota.
- A town in Vermont.
- A village in Wisconsin.
From Irish Breandáin, from Mac Breandáin.
- An Irish patronymic surname from the Gaelic Mac Breandáin.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1980s and 1990s American usage, variant of Brendan.
Brandon was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Brandon
Notable Persons Named Brandon
Brandon Lee
Brandon Lee is an artist. His most notable accomplishments were from 1985 to 1993.
Anderson Paak
Anderson Paak is a hip hop, rhythm, blues, and soul music musician. Anderson was given the name Brandon Paak Anderson on February 8th, 1986 in Oxnard, California, U.S. Anderson is also known as Breezy Lovejoy, Anderson, and Brandon Paak.
Bam Margera
Bam Margera is a professional skateboarder, stunt performer, actor, musician, filmmaker, television personality, filmmaking, and celebrity. His most notable accomplishments were from 1998 to present. Bam was given the name Brandon Cole Margera on September 28th, 1979 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Brandon Routh
Brandon Routh is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1999. Brandon was given the name Brandon James Routh on October 9th, 1979 in Norwalk, Iowa, United States. Brandon is also known as Brandon "B.J." Routh and B.J. Routh.
Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson is a fantasy and science fiction writer. His ongoing career started in 2005. Brandon was born on December 19th, 1975 in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Brandon Laird
Brandon Laird is a baseball player for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Brandon was born on September 11th, 1987 in Cypress, California.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brandon
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brandon
Brandon Teena
Brandon was given the name Teena Renae Brandon on December 12th, 1972 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Brandon is also known as Billy Brinson and Teena Ray. He died on December 31st, 1993.
Michael Brandon
Michael Brandon is an actor and voice actor. He was most active from 1967 to present. Michael was given the name Michael Feldman in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Kirk Brandon
Kirk Brandon is a punk rock and post-punk musician. He has been prominent since 1980. Kirk was born on August 3rd, 1956 in Westminster, London.
Henry Brandon
Henry Brandon was an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1932 to 1932. Henry was given the name Heinrich von Kleinbach on June 8th, 1912 in Berlin, Germany. Henry is also known as Harry Brandon, Harry Kleinbach, Henry Kleinbach, and Heinrich von Kleinbach. He died on February 15th, 1990.
Alexander Brandon
Alexander Brandon is an electronica, synthpop, and pop rock composer, musician, voice actor, voice director, sound designer, audio director, sound design, and director of audiography. He plays Keyboards, PC, guitar, and Personal computer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1987 to present. Alexander was born Alexander Brandon on September 29th, 1974. Alexander is also known as Siren, Chromatic Dragon, and Sandman.
Russ Brandon
Russ Brandon is a managing partner/president - buffalo bills, president/alternate governor - buffalo sabres, rochester americans, buffalo bills, buffalo sabres, managing partner/president -buffalo bills, and president/alternate governor -buffalo sabresandrochester american. Russ was born in East Syracuse, New York, US.
- Dave Brandon
- Henry BrandonRoyalty
- Myers BrandonFootball Player
- Clark BrandonActor
- Lady Eleanor BrandonNoble
- The Lord Monteagle of BrandonOffice Holder
- Gregg Brandon
- Mary BrandonLady-in-waiting
- Doughboy BeatzRecord Producer
- Sir Thomas Brandon
- William L. Brandon
- Brent D. Brandon
- Gerard Chittocque Brandon4th & 6th Governor of Mississippi
- Chris BrandonSoccer Player
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Brandon | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 63.61% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 29.10% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.70% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.58% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.37% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Brandon
People with the last name Brandon are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Brandon
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