Aven vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,157
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Av

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Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,013
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Brenny

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Popularity Comparison

Aven Rank #1,157
Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1157 for Aven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aven ___

  • Aven James
  • Aven Cole
  • Aven Reid
  • Aven River
  • Aven Hawk
  • Aven Fox

Brendan ___

  • Brendan James
  • Brendan Patrick
  • Brendan Michael
  • Brendan Thomas
  • Brendan John
  • Brendan Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aven

Rowan Wren Sage Nova River

If you choose Brendan

Siobhan Declan Caitlin Connor Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Aven and Brendan mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Aven and Brendan boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.

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