Brendan vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Grey mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Brendan and Grey boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.