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
"motion, wandering"
Origin: Hebrew
Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #230 for Brandon.
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Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.
Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).
Brandon is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.