Brandon: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: br-ahnd-ohn
Origin: England
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Brandon carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Brandon is an English masculine given name derived from the Old English words "brycg" meaning "bridge" and "tun" meaning "settlement." The name has evolved over time, initially being used as a surname before becoming a popular first name in the 20th century. Brandon is often associated with qualities like strength, leadership, and reliability. It has been a consistently popular name in many English-speaking countries, . The name has been used by various notable individuals across different fields, contributing to its enduring popularity.

Brandon Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Brandon is currently #20300 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Brandon is currently #11606 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Brandon is currently #9908 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Brandon is currently #5607 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Brandon is currently #10286 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Brandon is currently #5855 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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