What is the origin of the name Brennan?

Brennan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Brennan?

Brennan is currently ranked #6414 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Brennan?

Brennan is pronounced BREN-uhn.

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Brennan

BREN-uhn

Popularity

#6414

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

35,250

Peak Year

#1,550 in 2009

First Recorded

1916

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Branán', a diminutive of Bran, meaning 'raven'.

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Bren Ben

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Brennan Elliott
Canadian actor in film and television.

Nicknames

Bren Ben

Similar Names

Finnegan Declan Liam Ronan

Personality Traits

IntelligentCreativeResourcefulIndependent

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