What does the name Brennan mean?

The name Brennan means "Teardrop, sorrow".

What is the origin of the name Brennan?

Brennan is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 207 babies were named Brennan in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

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Births Last Year: 207 ↘

All-Time Total: 33,032

Peak Year: 2009

Brennan is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Braonáin, meaning "descendant of Braonán." It is of uncertain origin and meaning.

Boy names closely related to Brennan

Donald Corey Collin Reese John Timothy Reece Parker

Girl names closely related to Brennan

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Names with similar meaning to Brennan

Brenna Brennen

Births per year in the United States

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