Brennan

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    Origin:
  • Irish: Descendent of the sad one, little raven
Description:
A modern spin on more common Irish boys' names like Brian or Brandon, Brennan means either "little raven" or "descendent of the sad one," and sounds at once unusual and familiar. It's alternate, contemporary spellings include Brennin, Brennen and—of course—Brennyn. But watch out: it's increasingly chosen as a name for little girls, which means, if history is any indication, it will be used as a boy name less and less.
Popularity:
How popular is Brennan? Here's how many babies were named Brennan over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Brandan   •   Breandan   •   Brenden   •   Brendon   •   Brennen   •   Brennon
Nicknames:
Bran   •   Brenn
Famous Namesakes:
Football player Brennan Marion, Football player Brennan Carvalho, Football player Brennan Ochs
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Alan Thicke, Son of Gloria Loring
Syllables:
2
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