Brennen

Meaning of Brennen

The name means 'little raven' or 'sorrow' in Irish. It often refers to a descendant of someone named Branán.

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

Popularity of Brennen

After ranking as high as #551 in 2000, Brennen has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brennen

• Brennen Taylor
  Popular YouTuber and comedian
• Brennen Davis
  Professional baseball player, MLB prospect
• Brennen Scott
  Former NFL linebacker
• Brennen Guillory
  Singer-songwriter, 'The Voice' contestant
• Brennen Greene
  Voice actor (RWBY, My Hero Academia)

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Questions about the name Brennen

What does the name Brennen mean?

Brennen means the name means 'little raven' or 'sorrow' in irish. it often refers to a descendant of someone named branán, and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Brennen?

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

When was Brennen most popular?

Brennen peaked at #551 in 2000.