Brandan

Meaning of Brandan

This name means 'prince' or 'brave ruler'. It comes from an Old Irish word.

Brandan has Irish, Gaelic roots — browse every Irish, Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brandan

After ranking as high as #861 in 2000, Brandan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brandan

• Brandan Wright
  Former NBA basketball player
• Brandan Schieppati
  Metalcore musician, fitness personality
• Brandan F. Kearney
  Former NFL linebacker
• Brandan Stith
  Professional basketball player
• Brandan C. Starkey
  Former NFL defensive tackle

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Questions about the name Brandan

What does the name Brandan mean?

Brandan means this name means 'prince' or 'brave ruler'. it comes from an old irish word, and it comes from Irish, Gaelic origins.

Is Brandan a boy's or a girl's name?

Brandan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Brandan?

Brandan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Brandan most popular?

Brandan peaked at #861 in 2000.