Brandon
Brandon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɹændən/
Meaning and origin of Brandon
Root meaning: “broom shrub”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1980s and 1990s American and Canadian usage.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1980s and 1990s American usage, variant of Brendan.
Etymology
From Middle English Brandon, Brampdon, Bramdun, Bremedon, Bromdun, from Old English brōmdūn, from brōm (“broom shrub”) + dūn (“hill, dune”). Doublet of Branton.
How popular is Brandon?
Since 1880, 4,145 girls and 770,509 boys in the U.S. have been named Brandon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #662 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #6 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #261 for boys, with 1,326 babies given the name.
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Brandon FAQ
What does the name Brandon mean?
Brandon traces back to a root meaning "broom shrub". A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1980s and 1990s American and Canadian usage. A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1980s and 1990s American usage, variant of Brendan. From Middle English Brandon, Brampdon, Bramdun, Bremedon, Bromdun, from Old English brōmdūn, from brōm (“broom shrub”) + dūn (“hill, dune”). Doublet of Branton.
What is the origin of the name Brandon?
Brandon is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Brandon?
Since 1880, 4,145 girls and 770,509 boys in the U.S. have been named Brandon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #662 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #6 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #261 for boys, with 1,326 babies given the name.
Is Brandon a boy or girl name?
Brandon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,145 girls and 770,509 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.