Brendan vs Genesis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

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Boy #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Genesis Rank #1,149

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Brendan or Genesis more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Genesis mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Brendan and Genesis boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.