Brendon

Brendon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 52 boys in the United States.

Brendon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Brendon

Brendon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Brendon first appears in Social Security records in 1927. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #318 in 1998, and in 2024 52 babies received the name — 20,033 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brendon in US records

First recorded (US)
1927
Best US rank
#318 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Brendon in 2024
52
Total since 1880
20,033

Brendon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#359 in 1999
Babies named Brendon in 2025
13
Total since 1996
897

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brendon mean?

The meaning of Brendon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Brendon a boy or girl name?

Brendon is a boy name. In 2024, 52 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brendon?

Brendon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brendon?

Brendon first appears in US records in 1927. Its best-ever ranking was #318 in 1998, and 52 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].