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Bran

Pronunciation: [ br-AN ]

Boy Name #23,523 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bran is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-AN.

Parents who love the name Bran often also consider Bridget, Bruce, Bryant .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,523
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Braxton #170 Brayden #190 Brandon #230 Brady #309 Bradley #365 Brantley #481 Braylen #666 Brayan #718

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Bridget Bruce Bryant Bruno Brad Bradford Bradley Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bran

Is Bran a boy or girl name?

Bran is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bran?

Bran is pronounced br-AN.

How popular is the name Bran?

Bran is currently ranked #23523 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Bran a common or rare name?

Bran is an uncommon name, ranked #23523 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bran

Bran is a boy name .

Bran is currently ranked #23,523 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bran include Braxton, Brayden, Brandon, Brady, Bradley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.