Brendan vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Ash Rank #1,152

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

Is Brendan or Ash more popular?

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

What do Brendan and Ash mean?

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

Are Brendan and Ash boy or girl names?

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