Brendan vs Marc

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Marc Rank #1,193

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1193 for Marc.

Is Brendan or Marc more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Marc at #1193 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Marc mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Marc means "dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Brendan and Marc boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Marc is primarily a boy name.