Brandon Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Brandon

Brandon Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: br(ann)-don
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Brandon Name Meaning

The name Brandon is said to mean “sword” or “brave and strong”, depending on its origin. It is also associated with the idea of a strong leader and protector, which makes sense considering the origin of the name.

History of the Name Brandon

The name Brandon has been around since the Middle Ages, when it was used as a surname. The name was derived from the Old English word “brand”, which means “sword”. This makes sense as the name was originally used to signify a person who was a swordsman. It wasn’t until the 19th century that the name was used as a given name, and it quickly gained popularity in England.

Origins of the Name Brandon

The name Brandon has its roots in the Old English language and is said to mean “sword”. This makes sense since the name was originally used to signify a person who was a swordsman. It is also said to have Celtic roots, with the meaning “brave and strong.”

Popularity of the Name Brandon

The name Brandon has seen its share of popularity over the years, with its peak occurring in the 1980s. It was the third most popular name for boys in the United States in 1988 and has remained in the top 100 names for boys since then. It is also popular in some other countries, such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Final Thoughts on the Name Brandon

Brandon is a name with a rich history and a significant meaning. It is said to mean “sword” or “brave and strong”, and it has remained popular in many countries for several decades. So if you’re looking for a name that has a special meaning and a long history, Brandon might be the perfect choice.

Brandon Name Popularity

How popular is the name Brandon? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	—	0	0%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	—	0	0%
1922	—	0	0%
1923	—	5	0.0004%
1924	—	0	0%
1925	—	0	0%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	—	5	0.0005%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	—	0	0%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	—	0	0%
1941	—	0	0%
1942	—	0	0%
1943	—	0	0%
1944	—	0	0%
1945	—	0	0%
1946	—	0	0%
1947	—	5	0.0003%
1948	—	5	0.0003%
1949	—	16	0.001%
1950	—	16	0.001%
1951	—	14	0.0008%
1952	—	38	0.0022%
1953	—	64	0.0036%
1954	—	114	0.0062%
1955	—	58	0.0032%
1956	—	122	0.0065%
1957	—	71	0.0037%
1958	—	80	0.0042%
1959	—	131	0.0069%
1960	—	122	0.0064%
1961	—	129	0.0068%
1962	—	128	0.007%
1963	—	210	0.0117%
1964	—	253	0.0144%
1965	—	350	0.0214%
1966	—	362	0.0232%
1967	—	453	0.0299%
1968	—	735	0.0489%
1969	—	1,085	0.0704%
1970	—	2,540	0.1596%
1971	—	3,255	0.2166%
1972	—	4,630	0.3399%
1973	—	5,068	0.3909%
1974	—	5,859	0.4508%
1975	—	7,089	0.5517%
1976	—	7,792	0.6046%
1977	—	8,280	0.6143%
1978	—	9,247	0.6878%
1979	—	11,310	0.8021%
1980	—	14,167	0.9689%
1981	—	20,217	1.3753%
1982	—	20,220	1.3531%
1983	—	23,517	1.5936%
1984	—	25,671	1.7257%
1985	—	29,301	1.9305%
1986	—	27,253	1.8055%
1987	—	24,817	1.6263%
1988	—	23,728	1.5226%
1989	—	23,304	1.4441%
1990	—	22,159	1.3369%
1991	—	26,016	1.5961%
1992	—	29,620	1.8557%
1993	—	28,732	1.8429%
1994	—	29,487	1.9214%
1995	—	26,904	1.7851%
1996	—	25,845	1.7261%
1997	—	25,193	1.7034%
1998	—	23,829	1.5921%
1999	—	21,599	1.4423%
2000	—	20,336	1.3312%
2001	—	17,890	1.1873%
2002	—	16,274	1.086%
2003	—	15,239	1.0017%
2004	—	14,129	0.927%
2005	—	12,943	0.8465%
2006	—	12,675	0.8095%
2007	—	12,135	0.7691%
2008	—	11,469	0.7421%
2009	—	9,841	0.6584%
2010	—	8,537	0.5924%
2011	—	7,806	0.5479%
2012	—	7,024	0.4929%
2013	—	6,220	0.4369%
2014	—	5,837	0.4006%
2015	—	5,096	0.3502%
2016	—	4,079	0.2829%
2017	—	3,466	0.2483%
2018	—	3,174	0.231%
2019	—	2,663	0.1967%
2020	—	2,246	0.1765%
2021	—	2,099	0.1717%
2022	—	1,745	0.1323%
2023	—	1,646	0.1272%

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Names Like Brandon

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What names are variants of Brandon?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Brandon.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Brand	Sword; fiery torch, beacon	Scandinavian
Brandan	Broom, gorse hill	English
Branden	Broom, gorse hill	English
Brandin	Broom, gorse hill	English
Brandyn	Broom, gorse hill	English
Brannon	Raven	Irish
Branton	Broom, gorse settlement	English
Brennan	Teardrop	Irish

What names sound like Brandon?

If you like how Brandon sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Brandon.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Brando	Sword; fiery torch, beacon	German
Brendon	Prince	Irish

What names are similar to Brandon?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Brenton	Bryni's settlement, Flame settlement	English

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Siblings of Brandon

Mamas with kids named Brandon also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Shay	Admirable	Gaelic
Hailie	Variant of Hailey	English
Braxton	Brock's town	English

Waylon	Land by the road	English
Brooklyn	Broken land	English
Cassidy	Curly haired	Irish
Jayda	Precious stone	English
Benjamin	A favorite son	Hebrew

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Paulisha Apr 22 at 7:11 am

His name after his dad

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KIMBERLY Jun 9 at 5:42 pm

Excited

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Brandon Dec 31 at 1:56 pm

Bro seriously? I thought my name was supposed to be common with a little bit of popularity like is not even popular?

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President Joe Biden Oct 23 at 10:29 am

LET’S GO BRANDON
F*** JOE BIDEN!

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Biden Sep 6 at 8:36 pm

LET’S GO BRANDON!!!

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jon Feb 8 at 6:33 am

Let’s Go Brandon!!!

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rand Feb 8 at 6:24 am

Let’s Go Brandon!!!

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Ruby Jan 7 at 11:59 pm

Let’s go Brandon!!

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Lovely Feb 26 at 10:54 am

It was a toss up betwewn Brandon, Brayden or Metao. We eventually went with Brandon for 3 silly reasons one to rhyme our 1st son name Bryan second to keep the letter “B” going and third to not have him to close to Tom Brady name since it was during his last super bowl. We kept Mateo as a middle name however which means “God’s gift” to highlight the one positive outcome out of 2020 Covid era.

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Nicole Sep 18 at 10:36 am

I got his name from his dad I think it’s classy

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Rachael May 2 at 11:09 am

I picked the name Brandon cause his daddy wanted a son named after him plus I have three girls and I picked all of their names so to be fair i let daddy pick his name. I don’t dislike the name, we call Brandon little B when both Brandon’s are in the room so they know what Brandon we are talking about or need.

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Jackie Mar 25 at 10:55 am

My grandma names him as she her self lost a baby and named him brandon

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Kristen Jan 2 at 10:17 am

I chose the name Brandon because it sounds strong to me. Also, my 1st son is named Braxtyn and I thought it went together nicely!

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Angelynna Nov 28 at 6:09 am

I named Brandon after his dad.

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Michele Miller Jun 4 at 11:12 pm

Wanted a strong American name that was not trendy and would not go out of style. We didn’t know anyone with that name except for athletes so that was a plus since we’re hopefully raising a future MLB star!

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