Brendon

Meaning of Brendon

From a hill covered in broom; prince.

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

Popularity of Brendon

After ranking as high as #348 in 2000, Brendon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brendon

• Brendon Urie
  Panic! at the Disco frontman
• Brendon Small
  Metalocalypse creator
• Brendon Villegas
  Big Brother contestant
• Brendon Ryan Barrett
  Actor
• Brendon McCullum
  New Zealand cricketer

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Questions about the name Brendon

What does the name Brendon mean?

Brendon means from a hill covered in broom; prince, and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Brendon?

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

When was Brendon most popular?

Brendon peaked at #348 in 2000.