What does the name Brandon mean?

The name Brandon means "From the brambly hill".

What is the origin of the name Brandon?

Brandon is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Brandon?

In 2023, 1,553 babies were named Brandon in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Brandon a boy's name?

Yes, Brandon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Brandon

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Births Last Year: 1,553 ↘

All-Time Total: 769,149

Peak Year: 1992

Brandon is of Old English origin, derived from the words "brom" meaning "broom" and "dun" meaning "hill." It signifies a person from a hill covered with broom plants.

Notable Namesakes

Brandon Lee - Actor, known for "The Crow."
Brandon Flowers - Musician, lead singer of The Killers.
Brandon Routh - Actor, played Superman in "Superman Returns."
Brandon Boyd - Musician, lead singer of Incubus.
Brandon Crawford - Baseball player for San Francisco Giants.
Brandon Marshall - NFL wide receiver, played for multiple teams.
Brandon Saad - NHL player, won Stanley Cup with Chicago Blackhawks.
Brandon Belt - Baseball player for San Francisco Giants.
Brandon Phillips - Former MLB second baseman, multiple Gold Glove winner.
Brandon Nimmo - MLB outfielder for New York Mets.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Brandon

Ayden Josiah Christopher Joshua Jonathan Christian Eric Jaden

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Brandon

Kaylee Arielle Jayla Joy Olivia Emma Kaylani Makayla

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Brandon

Brandan Branden Brandyn Brenden Brendon

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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