Brendan vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Jerry mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brendan and Jerry boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.