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Name Origin

Brandon is a masculine given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'brond' meaning 'sword' and 'tun' meaning 'settlement' or 'town'. Therefore, Brandon traditionally means 'sword town' or 'place where swords are made.'

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Famous People

Brandon Lee (1965-1993)

Actor

  • Starred in films like 'The Crow'
  • Son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee

Brandon Flowers (1981-)

Musician

  • Lead singer of the band The Killers
  • Known for hits like 'Mr. Brightside' and 'Somebody Told Me'

Brandon Marshall (1984-)

Former NFL Wide Receiver

  • Six-time Pro Bowler
  • Played for teams like the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears

Brandon Ingram (1997-)

NBA Player

  • All-Star
  • Plays for the New Orleans Pelicans