Brendan
Meaning of Brendan
Brendan is a popular male name with Irish origins. In American English, it is pronounced as BREN-dən (/ˈbrɛndən/). In Irish Gaelic, the pronunciation is BREND-awn (/brɛnd̪ˠaun/). The name has variations such as Brenden. Over the years, Brendan has been consistently used for baby boys in the United States. It peaked in popularity in the early 2000s, ranking as high as 101 in the year 2000. Since then, it has remained within the top 1000 names but has gradually decreased in usage. Despite its declining popularity, Brendan continues to be a beloved choice for parents looking for a strong and timeless name for their sons.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as BREN-dən (/ˈbrɛndən/)
Irish Gaelic
- Pronunced as BREND-awn (/brɛnd̪ˠaun/)
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Notable People Named Brendan
| Brendan Rodgers is a Northern Irish professional football manager and former player, currently managing the Scottish Premiership club Celtic. |
| Brendan of Clonfert, also known as Brendan the Navigator, is an early Irish monastic saint and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, famous for his legendary voyage to find the "Isle of the Blessed." |
| Brendan Behan was a prominent Irish writer, playwright, and activist known for his work in both English and Irish, and was recognized as one of the greatest Irish writers by Irish Central. |
| Brendan Fraser is a Canadian-American actor known for his roles in The Mummy trilogy, Encino Man, and George of the Jungle. |
| Brendan O'Connor is an Irish media personality, comedian, and presenter known for hosting the Current Affairs panel show Cutting Edge on RTÉ and for his work with the Sunday Independent newspaper. |
| Brendan Peter Schaub is a former professional mixed martial artist turned podcast host and stand-up comedian, known for his work on The Fighter and the Kid and Below the Belt with Brendan Schaub podcasts, as well as his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and stand-up comedy. |
| Brendan Andolsek Bradley is a multi-talented American actor, director, producer, writer, and VR performer, best known for his portrayal of the advertising character Guy in Staples commercials and his work in numerous television and interactive projects. |
| Brendan Gleeson is an award-winning Irish actor and film director, known for his impressive body of work and as the father of actors Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson. |
| Brendan Grace was a well-known Irish comedian and singer, famous for his comedy character 'Bottler', appearances in TV shows and films, and hit songs like "The Combine Harvester" and "The Dutchman". |
| Brendan O'Connell is a contemporary American artist recognized for his impressionist paintings of Walmart interiors and popular American brands, earning him the nickname "America's Brand Name Painter" by Time. |
