Brendan vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Dash mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Brendan and Dash boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.