Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Descendant of Braonán; sorrowful or tearful., Little Raven
Pronunciation: BREH-nuhn, /ˈbrɛnən/, B R EH N AH N
Popularity Rank: #18,437
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Braonáin, meaning 'descendant of Braonán'. Braonán is thought to be a diminutive of the Old Irish word 'braon' meaning 'sorrow' or 'tear'.
The name Brennan is of Irish origin and means Descendant of Braonán; sorrowful or tearful., Little Raven, To Brand, Smelly Hair, A Prince, Little Drop. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Brennan is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, and 38 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: BREH-nuhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbrɛnən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B R EH N AH N
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Brennan is recorded 2,299 times globally, ranking it as the 18,437th most common name worldwide.
Brennan is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,621 occurrences, making it the 2,069th most popular name in the country.
In Canada, the name Brennan is found among 1 in every 1059 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,069 | 1 : 1,116 |
| Canada | #1,519 | 1 : 1,059 |
| United Kingdom | #5,431 | 1 : 4,685 |
| South Africa | #20,144 | 1 : 52,108 |
| Singapore | #8,573 | 1 : 18,225 |
| France | #32,234 | 1 : 62,094 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Brennan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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