Brendon
Boy name · Celtic · English · Gaelic · Irish
Meaningprince · English form of Brendan
- US rank
- #2,676
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #318 in 1998
48 babies were named Brendon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 607 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1927–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brendon you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Brendon
Brendon Urie
American singer and musician
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,587 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brendon, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brendon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrendon first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #318. Today it's #2,676, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBrendon was 14× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,496 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 35,587.
- TrendBrendon has slipped 607 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,676. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningBrendon is an English form of Brendan, which means “prince”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Gaelic roots.
About the name Brendon
Brendon is a boy name of Celtic, English and Gaelic origin meaning “prince”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Brendon for boys from 1927 to 2025, in 82 of those 99 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #318 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,676, with 48 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesGaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.4 | 422,535 boys |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 561,798 boys |
| 1940s | 1.7 | 591,716 boys |
| 1950s | 3.4 | 294,985 boys |
| 1960s | 24 | 41,135 boys |
| 1970s | 89 | 11,217 boys |
| 1980s | 171 | 5,861 boys |
| 1990s | 352 | 2,839 boys |
| 2000s | 284 | 3,516 boys |
| 2010s | 107 | 9,377 boys |
| 2020s | 36 | 28,103 boys |
Other spellings of Brendon
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Brendon
What does the name Brendon mean?
Brendon means “prince” in English, as a form of Brendan.
What is the origin of the name Brendon?
Brendon has Celtic, English, Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Brendon a boy or girl name?
Brendon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brendon?
Brendon ranked #2,676 for US boys in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#318).