Brandon
Brandon is of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'broom-covered hill' or 'hill where broom grows.' The name combines the Old English elements 'brom' (broom plant) and 'dun' (hill).
Current Popularity
#230 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Works well across different ages from childhood to adulthood
- •Has a friendly, accessible quality while maintaining strength
- •Common enough to be familiar but not overwhelming
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Brandon Routh
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Brandon Sanderson
Fantasy author
Statistics
769,149
Total births since 1880
1992
Peak year
Discovery
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