Prince or beacon on the hill
A variant of the Irish name Brendan, derived from the Old Irish word 'brénainn', which was borrowed from a Welsh word meaning prince. It is also sometimes associated with the Old English words for 'broom-covered hill' or 'beacon'.
Less common today
Brandan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #638 in 1993.
Former NBA professional basketball player
Lead singer of the metalcore band Bleeding Through
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
