Brennan
b-rennan,
br(en)-nan
US Popularity:2023
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Drop; Raven; Sorrow
Brennan is a masculine name of Irish origin. Derived from Ó Braonáin, Brennan began as a last name and translates to “drop” or “sorrow” from Braon. If you want to teach baby that sadness is a natural part of life that should be embraced, the name Brennan will be a powerful keepsake. This name also means “raven,” a dark-feathered bird that’s mentioned in many works of creative art, especially Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven.” This makes Brennan a beautiful name to help baby embrace their dark side.
Brennan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Brennan is currently #2296 on The Bump
Boy:Brennan is currently #1298 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Brennan is currently #2023 in U.S. births
Boy:Brennan is currently #1021 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1021
in 2023
- 27
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Brennan, January 2022
Behind the Name, Braon, January 2023
Ancestry, Brennan Family History
Irish Surnames, Brennan Coat of Arms, Family Crest and Brennan Family History
LibraryIreland, Ó Braonáin
Teanglann, FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA, braon
Teanglann, FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA, branán
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