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Brandan

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAN-dun /ˈbræn.dən/Medium

Meaning: Brandan is a variant spelling of Brendan (Irish, from a word for 'prince' or 'little raven') or Brandon (English place name, 'broom-covered hill'). Which name it varies is uncertain, and we note that.Low

In 30 seconds: A familiar two-beat name: Brandan varies Brendan ('prince') or Brandon ('broom hill') — said 'BRAN-dun.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowIrish, English

MeaningBrandan is a variant spelling of Brendan (Irish, from a word for 'prince' or 'little raven') or Brandon (English place name, 'broom-covered hill'). Which name it varies is uncertain, and we note that.

U.S. rank (2024)#12558 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,670

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brandan reads as a variant of Brendan (Irish, 'prince' or 'little raven') or Brandon (English, 'broom hill'). Which name it draws from is uncertain, and we note that. A familiar, easy two-beat name (said 'BRAN-dun').

It is rare for boys in the U.S. against the far more common Brandon. Rare, familiar-sounding, and easy.

Did you know? Brandan sits between two well-known names — Irish Brendan, tied to 'prince,' and English Brandon, 'broom-covered hill.' The spelling leaves the route open, which we note (said 'BRAN-dun').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Brandan — variant of Brendan/Brandon; routes uncertain

Variations

BrendanBrandon

Nicknames

BranDan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brandan mean?

Brandan is a variant of Brendan (Irish 'prince') or Brandon (English 'broom hill'); the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Brandan?

It's said BRAN-dun /ˈbræn.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brandan a boy or girl name?

Here Brandan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Brandan?

Brandan is rare for boys in the U.S., against the more common Brandon.