Brendon
Boy name · 41 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brendon: 41 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 1999.
Brendon is a variant of Brendan, which ultimately originates from the Old Irish name Bréanainn, derived from the word *brén* meaning "prince" or "king." The name is deeply associated with Saint Brendan the Navigator, a sixth-century Irish abbot and voyager who, according to legend, discovered a "Promised Land of the Saints" across the Atlantic—a tale that has fueled speculation of pre-Columbian contact with North America. While no places bear his exact name, several towns and churches along the Irish and Scottish coasts are named after him. One further note: Brendon gained particular popularity in the mid-20th century, partly thanks to the actor Brendan Fraser, but the spelling with an 'o' remains a stylish alternative.
Boy 10 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19996 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #6383 babies
- Total births
- 41since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y