Brandon
Meaning
"broom-covered hill"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #230
- Total SSA Count
- 1,553
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bran, Brand
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"broom-covered hill"
Origin: Old English
"brave boar"
Origin: Old English (from Everard)
Everett is more popular, ranked #85 vs #230 for Brandon.
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Everett is more popular, ranked #85 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.
Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Everett means "brave boar" (Old English (from Everard) origin).
Brandon is primarily a boy name. Everett is primarily a boy name.