Brandon

Brandon is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “broom hill.” In 2024 it was given to 1,553 boys in the United States.

Brandon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“broom hill”
Pronunciation
/ˈbɹændən/

About the name Brandon

Brandon belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “broom hill” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Brandon first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6 in 1992, and in 2024 1,553 babies received the name — 769,149 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brandon in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#6 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Brandon in 2024
1,553
Total since 1880
769,149

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brandon mean?

Brandon means “broom hill” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Brandon a boy or girl name?

Brandon is a boy name. In 2024, 1,553 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brandon?

Brandon comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brandon?

Brandon first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #6 in 1992, and 1,553 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Brandon?

Brandon is pronounced /ˈbɹændən/ (IPA).

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