Brendan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brendan Name at a Glance

Name	Brendan
Meaning	Prince. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair' Famous bearer: 6th century Irish abbot St Brendan founded a monastery at Clonfert in County Galway; then is said to have sailed across the Atlantic on a voyage of discovery.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Brendan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brendan means “Prince. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair' Famous bearer: 6th century Irish abbot St Brendan founded a monastery at Clonfert in County Galway; then is said to have sailed across the Atlantic on a voyage of discovery”. 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.

Brendan Name Origin

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

Is Brendan a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Brendan

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