Brandon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brandon Name at a Glance

Name	Brandon
Meaning	Variant of Brendan: Prince, or brave. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair'.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Brandon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brandon means “Variant of Brendan: Prince, or brave. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brandon Name Origin

Our database records Brandon under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brandon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brandon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brandon

When considering Brandon for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.