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Brendon Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Brendon

"A male given name."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1998 👥 20,055 in US
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Meaning
A male given name.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
20,055
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Brendon Mean?

Brendon is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury, in the North Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. It is close to the border with Somerset within the Exmoor National Park, the village is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of Lynton and 15 miles (24 km) west of Minehead in the East Lyn Valley. It is located just off the A39 and is on two long distance footpaths, the Coleridge Way and the Samaritans Way South West. The Church of St Brendon is 2 mi (3.2 km) from the village and was built in 1738, possibly with building material brought from another site. In 2001 the parish had a population of 159.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Brendon is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury, in the North Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. It is close to the border with Somerset within the Exmoor National Park, the village is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of Lynton and 15 miles (24 km) west of Minehead in the East Lyn Valley. It is located just off the A39 and is on two long distance footpaths, the Coleridge Way and the Samaritans Way South West. The Church of St Brendon is 2 mi (3.2 km) from the village and was built in 1738, possibly with building material brought from another site. In 2001 the parish had a population of 159.…

Root Element
Brendon
Core Meaning
"A male given name."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Brendon

B 2
R 9
E 5
N 5
D 4
O 6
N 5
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 20,055 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 20,055
Peak year 1998 (868)
First recorded 1927
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Brendon" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~20,055 people named Brendon in the US. Peaked in 1998 with 868 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Brendon?

The Life Path number for Brendon is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 7.

Is Brendon a boy or girl name?

Brendon is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Brendon in the US?

Approximately 20,055 people in the United States are named Brendon. The name peaked in 1998 with 868 recorded uses.

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