Irish boy name
Brennan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Brennan means descendant of braonán (sorrow, debated). From the Irish surname Ó Braonáin.
Brennan comes from the Irish surname Ó Braonáin, meaning descendant of Braonán. The root braon is usually given as sorrow or drop, though the exact meaning is debated. The surname is found across Ireland, and it began to be used as a first name in North America in the late twentieth century. Brennan is pronounced BREN-an, with the stress on the first syllable, and the spelling is easy for most English speakers.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Brennan
BREN·an
Brennan has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Brennan
BrenanBrennenBrannonBrenden
A well-known Brennan
Brennan Johnson.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brennan mean?
Brennan means "descendant of braonán (sorrow, debated)". From the Irish surname Ó Braonáin.
How do you pronounce Brennan?
Brennan is pronounced BREN-an.
What is the origin of Brennan?
Brennan is an Irish boy name. In Irish it is written Ó Braonáin.
How many syllables are in Brennan?
Brennan has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Brennan?
Other spellings and forms include Brenan, Brennen, Brannon, Brenden.