Prince or king
Breandan is an Irish Gaelic name derived from the Old Irish word 'brenainn', which was borrowed from a Welsh word meaning prince. It is the traditional Irish spelling of the name commonly known in English as Brendan. The name was popularized by Saint Brendan the Navigator, a famous 6th-century Irish monk.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Breandan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Irish writer and broadcaster
Irish professional dancer and choreographer
Irish scholar and Celticist
