Brennon

Meaning of Brennon

It means 'descendant of Braonán', which itself comes from a word meaning 'sorrow' or 'rain'. It is also often interpreted as 'little raven'.

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

Popularity of Brennon

After ranking as high as #974 in 2001, Brennon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brennon

• Brennon Jones
  Philadelphia homeless advocate, barber
• Brennon O'Neill
  Professional lacrosse player
• Brennon Leighton
  Video game developer (Bungie)
• Brennon Dowrick
  Australian Olympic gymnast
• Brennon B. Jones
  US Army Brigadier General

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Questions about the name Brennon

What does the name Brennon mean?

Brennon means it means 'descendant of braonán', which itself comes from a word meaning 'sorrow' or 'rain'. it is also often interpreted as 'little raven', and it comes from Irish Gaelic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Brennon?

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

When was Brennon most popular?

Brennon peaked at #974 in 2001.