Brendan vs Darwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Darwin Rank #841

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Darwin more popular?

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Darwin mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Brendan and Darwin boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.