Brandon
Meaning of Brandon
Brandon is a male name of English origin, pronounced as BRAN-dun (/ˈbrændən/). The name Brandon has alternative variations including Branden and Brendan. It has enjoyed consistent popularity in the United States for several decades, reaching its peak in the mid-1990s when it became one of the top ten names for boys. In recent years, while it's no longer in the top twenty, Brandon remains a popular choice among parents. The name carries connotations of strength and resilience, making it an appealing option for a new generation of boys.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BRAN-dun (/ˈbrændən/)
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Notable People Named Brandon
| Brandon Tyrone Marshall is a former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL for 13 seasons and is now a TV personality. |
| Brandon Bruce Lee was an American actor and martial artist known for his breakthrough role as Eric Draven in the film The Crow, but his promising career was tragically cut short by his accidental death during the movie's production. |
| Brandon Winn Sanderson is a renowned American author known for his high fantasy and science fiction novels, including the Mistborn series and The Stormlight Archive, as well as for finishing Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series. |
| Michael Brandon Lake is an American Christian worship singer, songwriter, and guitarist, known for his work with Maverick City Music and as a worship pastor at Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. |
| Brandon Richard Flowers is an American musician, singer, and philanthropist known for co-founding and being the lead vocalist of the rock band The Killers. |
| Brandon Tristan Todd is a former American politician and current lobbyist for Washington Gas who previously represented Ward 4 on the Council of the District of Columbia. |
| Brandon James Routh is an American actor known for his portrayal of Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns and for his roles in Chuck and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. |
| Brandon McDonald Williams is a Republican politician, farmer, and businessman who has been serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 22nd congressional district since 2023. |
| Brandon Bolden is an American football running back known for his time with the New England Patriots and currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. |
| Brandon Christopher Jacobs is a former NFL running back who played for the New York Giants and won two Super Bowl rings during his career. |
| Brandon Kemar Browner is a former professional football player known for his time in the NFL and CFL, but he is also a convicted felon serving time for attempted murder. |
| Brandon Tyler Webb is a former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and briefly signed with the Texas Rangers after attending the University of Kentucky. |
| Brandon Vázquez Toledo is a prominent American professional soccer player known for his role as a forward for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati and the United States national team. |
| Brandon Mull is a renowned American author famous for his children's fantasy series, including Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, The Candy Shop War, the Beyonders trilogy, and the Five Kingdoms series, as well as the Spirit Animals series. |
| Brandon George Rogers is a multi-talented American YouTuber, actor, and comedian known for his diverse character portrayals on his YouTube channel and his involvement in the adult animated web series Helluva Boss. |
