Branden is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Branden Albert (born 1984), former American football offensive tackle * Branden Becker (born 1996), American professional baseball player * Branden Bowen (born 1996), American football player * Branden Campbell of Neon Trees, American rock band from Provo, Utah * Branden Carlson (born 1999), American basketball player *

Branden Dawson Branden James Dawson (born February 1, 1993) is an American former professional basketball player. A native of Gary, Indiana, he attended Lew Wallace High School and played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. In his senior season ...

(born 1993), American professional basketball player * Branden Durst (born 1980), Democratic politician from Tacoma, Washington *

Branden Grace Branden John Grace (born 20 May 1988) is a professional golfer from South Africa who currently plays for LIV Golf. He formerly played on the European Tour, the PGA Tour, and the Sunshine Tour. In 2012, he became the first player in the history ...

(born 1988), professional golfer from South Africa *

Branden Lee Hinkle Branden Lee Hinkle is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1998 until 2016, he competed for the UFC, RINGS, Vale Tudo Japan, Pancrase, the WEF, and the International Vale Tudo Championship. Back ...

(born 1973), American mixed martial artist *

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (born 1984) is an American playwright. His play ''Purpose'' won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, for which his works '' Gloria'' and '' Everybody'' were finalists in 2016 and 2018, respectively. His play '' Appropriate'' ...

(born 1984), American playwright * Branden James (born 1978), American tenor * Branden W. Joseph, the Frank Gallipoli Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art in Columbia University *

Branden Kline Branden Alexander Kline (born September 29, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles in 2019 and 2020. Amateur career Kline attended Governor Thomas Johnson Hi ...

(born 1991), American professional baseball pitcher * Branden Ledbetter (born 1986), former American football tight end *

Branden Oliver Branden Oliver (born May 7, 1991) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football at Buffalo and signed with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2014. H ...

(born 1991), American football running back * Branden Ore (born 1986), former college football running back * Branden Petersen (born 1986), Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate *

Branden Pinder Branden Henry Pinder (born January 26, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees in 2015 and 2016. Career Amateur and Minors Pinder played college baseball at Santa ...

(born 1989), American professional baseball pitcher * Branden Saller of Atreyu, American metalcore band * Branden Shanahan (born 1969), Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player *

Branden Steineckert Branden Steineckert (born April 21, 1978) is an American musician. He is the drummer for the punk rock band Rancid and a founding member and previous drummer of the Used. Biography Steineckert is an avid soccer fan and supporter of Real Sal ...

(born 1978), the drummer for the punk rock band Rancid * Branden Turepu (born 1990), footballer from the Cook Islands * Branden Whitehurst (born 1989), Virgin Islander swimmer

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