Brendan

Male

Meaning

Prince

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/brɛn.dən/

Traits associated with the name Brendan:

Dogs named Brendan tend to be loving, good-natured, brave, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Brendan?

It suggests that you have a fondness for the name Brendan and may have a strong connection to someone with that name. It could also suggest that you are a creative person who likes to think outside the box when it comes to naming things.

Is Brendan a good dog name?

Brendan has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Brendan isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,100
PupNames logo
2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Brendan is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Brendan was, in the past month, the 3575th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Brendan is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Brendan was viewed 45 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Brendan's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Brendan is most adored in Missouri, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Washington and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Brendan.

Most popular breeds named Brendan:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Whippet
  3. Poodle

Brendan is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "prince" or "little raven".

badass dog names
badass

Strong Irish roots, association with bravery and wisdom, and a unique choice for a canine companion.

Dog names like Brendan:

Tough guy; a man of great strength.
Gangster visionary leader.
From Branson
Brawny and tough.
High, Noble
Bad boy pronounced super fasts.
Brendan dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (0)

Be the first to leave a comment.

Let us know what you think of Brendan as a dog name!