Brenden
Brenden: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Brenden
- A male given name from Irish, of occasional usage, variant of Brendan.
Etymology
A variant spelling of Brendan.
How popular is Brenden?
Since 1880, 42 girls and 25,715 boys in the U.S. have been named Brenden (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7195 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #242 in 1999. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Brenden
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Sibling name ideas for Brenden
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Brenden FAQ
What does the name Brenden mean?
A male given name from Irish, of occasional usage, variant of Brendan. A variant spelling of Brendan.
What is the origin of the name Brenden?
Brenden is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Brenden?
Since 1880, 42 girls and 25,715 boys in the U.S. have been named Brenden (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7195 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #242 in 1999. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Brenden a boy or girl name?
Brenden is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 42 girls and 25,715 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.