Brendon
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Brendon is a Welsh name meaning “prince”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.98% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Brendon
Brendon is a name of Welsh origin, meaning prince or chieftain. It originates from the Old Welsh term brenhin, signifying a ruler or king. The name solidified in British (English) naming customs through its association with early Celtic heritage and historical figures in Wales. It remains a distinct development of linguistic roots that emphasize noble status and leadership.
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Gender Usage of the Name Brendon
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Brendon is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Brendon
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Brendon is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 19K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 86K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 15K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 38K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Brendon ranked #1,926 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #3,559 in 2024 — an improvement of 1,633 places. Brendon is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #164 in 1984. Its lowest recorded position was #3,559 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 310 places (from #2,236 to #1,926).
Name StyleMethodology
Brendon is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 68% of available years and remains active today, averaging 32 births per year after a historical peak in 1998.Characteristics of the Name Brendon
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- B — Boy Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Brendon consists of two syllables with a decisive, heavy terminal consonant. The initial consonant cluster provides a Strong & Powerful foundation. Its phonetic structure is stable and traditional, lacking ornamental flourishes.
Middle Names For Brendon
Middle names used with BrendonMethodology
Brendon is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Brendon Michael · Brendon Scott · Brendon James · Brendon Thomas · Brendon JosephView all 136 boy middle names.
- Total 178 middle names used with Brendon
- 11 girl middle names used with Brendon
- 31 unisex middle names used with Brendon
Middle name suggestions for BrendonMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Brendon is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Brendon Malik · Brendon Micah · Brendon Monte · Brendon Myron · Brendon Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Brendon
Sound Like Brendon Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Brandon · Brendan · Branden · View all 25 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Brian · Benjamin · Brandon · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Brendon Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Brendon”
Dictionary Meaning of "Brendon"Methodology
A male given name
A place in England
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- A small village in Brendon and Countisbury parish, North Devon district, Devon (OS grid ref SS7648).
- A hamlet in Sutcombe parish, Torridge district, Devon (OS grid ref SS3513).
- A hamlet in Thornbury parish, Torridge district, Devon (OS grid ref SS3607).
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How to Spell Brendon in ASL
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