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Brendan name meaning
First Name
91k
in the U.S.
since 1880
91k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Brendan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Brendan
User Submitted Origins
Irish
69%
Filipino (Philippines)
6%
Greek
6%
Zimbabwe
6%
English
6%
Kurdish
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 5 people from all over the world, the name Brendan is of Irish origin and means "Prince".
- According to a user from Connecticut, U.S., the name Brendan is of Irish origin and means "The dweller on the Hill or the Prince".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Brendan means "Prince or king" and is of Zimbabwe origin.
- A submission from Philippines says the name Brendan means "Masculinity, Respect and loyalty. A name that was so unforgettable because of his spectacular personality and talent " and is of Filipino (Philippines) origin.
- According to a user from Massachusetts, U.S., the name Brendan is of Irish origin and means "A saint".
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Wiktionary
Anglicized form of the name of Irish saints, Irish Bréanainn (via Latin Brendanus), from Old Irish Brénainn, from Old Welsh breenhin (“prince, king”), ultimately from Proto-Celtic *brigantīnos (“(someone) pre-eminent, outstanding”).
- A male given name from Irish.
Brendan was also found in the following language(s): Faroese
Notable Persons Named Brendan
Notable Persons Named Brendan
Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser is an actor. He was most active from 1988 to present. Brendan was given the name Brendan James Fraser on December 3rd, 1968 in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Brendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson is an actor and director. His ongoing career started in 1989. Brendan was born on March 29th, 1955 in Dublin, Ireland.
Brendan Schaub
Brendan was born on March 18th, 1983 in Aurora, Colorado, United States.
Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers is a soccer player for the Ballymena United F.C., Reading F.C., Newport (IOW) F.C., Witney Town A.F.C., Newbury Town F.C., Northern Ireland national under-16 football team, and Republic of Ireland national football team. Brendan was born on January 26th, 1973 in Carnlough, Northern Ireland.
Brendan O'Carroll
Brendan O'Carroll is an actor, comedian, and producer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1991 to present. Brendan was born on September 15th, 1955 in Finglas.
Brendan Eich
Brendan was born in 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Brendan FehrActor
- Brendan ShanahanHockey Player
- Brendan BehanWriter
- Brendan GallowaySoccer Player
- Brendan HinesFilm
- Brendan SmithHockey Player
- Brendan FevolaAustralian Rules Football Player
- Brendan BensonMusician
- Brendan Cowell
- Brendan B. BrownMusician
- Brendan GallagherHockey Player
- Brendan CanningMusician
- Brendan HaywoodBasketball Player
- Brendan F. Boyle
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brendan
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brendan
Brendan Lynch
He has had major accomplishments since 1988. Brendan was given the name Lynch, Brendan in 1937 in Abbeyfeale.
Fun Facts about the name Brendan
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