Brendan vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Nova Rank #1,180

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Brendan or Nova more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Nova mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Brendan and Nova boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.