Little raven or teardrop
Brenen is a modern variant of the Irish name Brennan, which is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Braonáin. It stems from the word 'braon', meaning a drop or teardrop, or potentially from a word meaning raven. It is often chosen by parents seeking a less common alternative to the more popular Brennan or Brendan.
Less common today
Brenen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,158 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
