Boaz vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boaz

Boy #1,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"in him there is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,017
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Baz

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Boaz Rank #1,017
Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1017 for Boaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boaz ___

  • Boaz James
  • Boaz Samuel
  • Boaz David
  • Boaz Eli
  • Boaz Aaron
  • Boaz Noah

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 Boaz

Ruth Naomi Elijah Miriam Judah

If you choose Brendan

Siobhan Declan Caitlin Connor Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boaz or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Boaz at #1017 in the United States.

What do Boaz and Brendan mean?

Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Boaz and Brendan boy or girl names?

Boaz is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.

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