Brenden

Meaning of Brenden

From the Irish name "Brendan", meaning "prince" or "chieftain". It can also be associated with the word for "sword".

Brenden has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brenden

After ranking as high as #243 in 2000, Brenden has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brenden

• Brendan Fraser
  Actor (The Mummy, George)
• Brendan Gleeson
  Irish Actor
• Brendan Rodgers
  Football Manager
• Brendan Sexton III
  Actor
• Brendan Morrison
  Hockey Player

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Questions about the name Brenden

What does the name Brenden mean?

Brenden means from the irish name "brendan", meaning "prince" or "chieftain". it can also be associated with the word for "sword", and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Brenden?

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

When was Brenden most popular?

Brenden peaked at #243 in 2000.