Brennan vs Wiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brennan

Boy #1,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Braonán, tearful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Brennan Rank #1,058

Wiley Rank #1,162

Brennan is more popular, ranked #1058 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Brennan or Wiley more popular?

Brennan is more popular, ranked #1058 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Brennan and Wiley mean?

Brennan means "descendant of Braonán, tearful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Brennan and Wiley boy or girl names?

Brennan is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.