Ash vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Ash Rank #1,152

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Brendan mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Ash and Brendan boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.