Brendon

Brendon is a given name and a place name used in English-speaking countries. As a given name, it is a less common variant of Brendan, which derives from the Old Irish Brénainn. The meaning of Brendan is not certain, but it is often associated with interpretations such as “prince” or “little raven.” Variants include Brendon, Brendan, and Brennen.

Notable people named Brendon include Brendon Urie, American singer and lead vocalist of Panic! at the Disco; Brendon Small, American animator, writer, composer, and actor; and Brendon Ayanbadejo, American football linebacker and commentator.

There is a village and civil parish named Brendon in North Devon, England. The Brendon Hills are a small upland area in Somerset, England, known for their rural landscapes and historic mining activity.

Brendon also appears as a given name in fiction and media, where it is used as a masculine character name across various works. The spelling Brendon, like Brendan, has penetrated popular culture through real and fictional figures.

See also Brendan (name) for related etymology and a broader set of variant spellings.