Brendan vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Gerald Rank #1,168

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Brendan or Gerald more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Gerald mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Brendan and Gerald boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.