Brendan vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hea, Hey, Heie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brendan Rank #1,013
Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brendan ___

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

Heath ___

  • Heath James
  • Heath William
  • Heath Alexander
  • Heath Thomas
  • Heath John
  • Heath Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brendan

Siobhan Declan Caitlin Connor Fiona

If you choose Heath

Cole Reid Finn Wyatt Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brendan or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Heath mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Brendan and Heath boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.

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