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Brendyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced BREN-din /ˈbrɛn.dɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Brendan — from Irish, via the Welsh breenhin, 'a prince; a king'; also read 'a little raven'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A prince; a little raven: Brendyn spells Brendan. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Brendan — from Irish, via the Welsh breenhin, 'a prince; a king'; also read 'a little raven'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9859 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919862025

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

Brendyn is a spelling of Brendan — from Irish, via the Welsh breenhin, 'a prince; a king'; it is also read 'a little raven' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by St. Brendan the Navigator. A crisp, classic name (said 'BREN-din'; nickname Bren).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, a-prince at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Brendan is variously 'a prince; a king' (from Welsh breenhin) and 'a little raven' — Brendyn is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BREN-din').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Brendan — routes layered

Variations

BrendanBrendenBrendon

Nicknames

Bren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brendyn mean?

Brendyn spells Brendan — variously 'a prince; a king' and 'a little raven'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Brendyn?

It's said BREN-din /ˈbrɛn.dɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brendyn a boy or girl name?

Brendyn is a boy's name.

How popular is Brendyn?

Brendyn is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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