Brendan vs Benedict

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Benedict Rank #915

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Benedict more popular?

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Benedict mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Brendan and Benedict boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.