Terry vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Terry Rank #1,187

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Brendan mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Terry and Brendan boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.