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Bray vs Thane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Thane

Boy #2,992 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, warrior who holds land by military service"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Norse

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,992
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Thane Rank #2,992

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #2992 for Thane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Thane more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Thane at #2992 in the United States.

What do Bray and Thane mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Thane means "lord, warrior who holds land by military service" (Old English origin).

Are Bray and Thane boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Thane is primarily a boy name.

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