Brandon

Meaning of Brandon

The name Brandon means 'hill covered with broom' or 'beacon hill.' It refers to a place with specific landscape features.

Brandon has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brandon

Brandon has cooled off, slipping to #261 in 2025, down from a peak of #12 in 2000.

Notable people named Brandon

• Brandon Routh
  Actor, played Superman
• Brandon Flowers
  Lead singer, The Killers
• Brandon Marshall
  Former NFL wide receiver
• Brandon Boyd
  Lead singer, Incubus
• Brandon Lee
  Actor, martial artist, Bruce Lee's son

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Questions about the name Brandon

What does the name Brandon mean?

Brandon means the name brandon means 'hill covered with broom' or 'beacon hill.' it refers to a place with specific landscape features, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Brandon?

In 2025, Brandon ranked #261 for boys, down from #230 the year before.

When was Brandon most popular?

Brandon peaked at #12 in 2000.