Brendan vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Dane Rank #882

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Dane more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Dane mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Brendan and Dane boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.