Brandan
Meaning
“An Irish spelling variant of Brendan, of disputed Old Irish meaning, possibly prince, borne by Saint Brendan the Navigator.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Brandan peaked in the 1980s and the 2000s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
21 people · the #120,190 first name in Brazil · median age 26
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Brandan
Most people given the name Brandan in the United States were born between 1980 and 2009. The Brandan you meet today is most often in his 20s or 30s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Brandan deep dive
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