Brendan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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Brendan, a strong Irish baby name that is as classic as they come, competes with alternatives to the name that are more recent, such as Braden and Brandon. Be that as it may, Mark Wahlberg made that decision for his son in 2008. Brendan was the name of a famous saint from the sixth century who, according to mythology, traveled across the Atlantic with a large group of Irish monks seeking heaven. If you have an adventurous young one, this is the perfect name for them.

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Similar Names like Brendan

Discover other baby names to add to your Favorites list by looking into options that have a sound that is similar to others you’ve found.

  • Brayden
  • Bransen
  • Brenden
  • Braydon
  • Brendon
  • Trenton
  • Brennon
  • Brennen
  • Brenda
  • Brennan
  • Brenna
  • Branson
  • Branden
  • Benton
  • Braeden
  • Braden
  • Brenton
  • Benson
  • Brandon
  • Bronson

Parents Who Like the Name Brendan Also Like:

  • Matthew
  • Kevin
  • Ryan
  • Michael
  • Brian
  • Colin
  • Declan
  • Aidan
  • Liam
  • Brandon
  • Kyle
  • Dylan
  • Nolan
  • Owen
  • Connor
  • Shane
  • Patrick
  • Sean
  • Caleb
  • Ethan

Sibling Name Ideas

Are you trying to find a sibling name for Brendan? Great choices include the following:

  • Cahan
  • Oscar
  • Brian
  • Strahan
  • Donavan
  • Barra
  • Grady
  • Ita
  • Gillan
  • Broggan
  • Brennin
  • Katha
  • Branna
  • Breed
  • Finley
  • Braydon
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