Brave

Pronunciation: [ br-AYV ]

Boy Name #3,383 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3383, Brave is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Brave is a boy name, recorded for 35 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-AYV.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #3,383
Total SSA Count: 35

Alternative Spellings

Braven #2366

Nicknames

Bra Bry Braie

Also a Girl Name

Brave is also used as a girl name, ranked #11776.

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Similar Names

Bridget Bruce Bryant Bruno Brad Bradford Bradley Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brave

Is Brave a boy or girl name?

Brave is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3383. As a girl name, it is ranked #11776. Brave is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Brave?

Brave is pronounced br-AYV.

How popular is the name Brave?

Brave is currently ranked #3383 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Brave?

Common nicknames for Brave include Bra, Bry, and Braie.

Is Brave a common or rare name?

Brave is an uncommon name, ranked #3383 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Brave

Brave is a boy name .

Is Brave a boy or girl name? Brave is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,383 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,776. Brave is more commonly used as a boy name.

Brave is currently ranked #3,383 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Brave include Bra, Bry, and Braie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Brave include Braven . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.