Brandan
Boy name · 21 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brandan: 21 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 2004.
A variant of the Irish name Brendan, Brandan traces back to the Old Irish Bréanainn, meaning “prince” or, from a different root, “little raven.” It is most commonly seen as an alternative spelling of the better-known Brendan, made famous by the sixth-century Saint Brendan the Navigator, who is said to have voyaged across the Atlantic. In modern times, American basketball player Brandan Wright carried the name into professional sport. Though less frequent than Brendan or Brandon, Brandan shares its Celtic heritage—the root *bran* also appears in the name of the modern town of Brandon in County Kerry, Ireland, where Saint Brendan’s legacy endures. Parents drawn to a familiar sound with a slightly distinctive twist may appreciate this quieter spelling.
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20048 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #5484 babies
- Total births
- 21since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y