The Commanders’ rebrand for Washington’s NFL franchise hasn’t grown on apprehensive fans after two years with the name, according to an April poll by The Washington Post.

The study, which was published Wednesday, found that 58% of Commander fans dislike or hate the name.

Only 16% of burgundy and gold supporters said the team should stick with the name. The remaining respondents voted in favor of another rebrand, which would be the franchise’s third since 2020.

In 2020, after 83 years as the Washington Redskins, former owner Dan Snyder finally agreed to change the team’s name due to pressure from liberals calling it racist. The franchise then played as the Washington Football Team, a placeholder identity, for two seasons.

Snyder unveiled the Commanders’ name and logo at a ceremony in February 2022. Team executives and former players donned burgundy and gold jackets as they applauded the change. Fans weren’t impressed.

A Post poll that month found that 49% of District of Columbia residents disliked the new name. It hasn’t grown on them.

Last month’s study found that 48% of area residents still don’t care for the name, noting that they hate or dislike it.

The Post’s survey, which was conducted with the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, also asked what name best suits Washington’s NFL franchise. Washington Football Team topped the list with 17% of votes. The Commanders and Redskins, a write-in option, weren’t far behind at 16%.

The Commanders’ new ownership group has been clear — they say they have no interest in returning to their old names.

“I understand why fans love the former name. But, look, there was a portion of our fan base that felt disrespected by the former name,” owner Josh Harris told The Post in September. “Sports are supposed to bring people together and not be a distraction.”

So now it’s clear that most Commander fans have united about at least one topic: their contempt for the team’s name.

• Liam Griffin can be reached at lgriffin@washingtontimes.com.