Brendan vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Zen mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Brendan and Zen boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.