Bren

Pronunciation: [ br-EHN ]

Bren is a boy baby name. Ranked #10,916 in the US.

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Meaning & Origin

Bren is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-EHN.

Parents who love the name Bren often also consider Miheir, Clarice, Wizdom .

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Historical Record

Bren first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.

Over 555 babies have been named Bren in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Bren is past its peak , currently ranked #10,916 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#10,916
Current Rank
Peaked 1964 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#10,916
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Brendan #1013 Brennan #1058 Brett #1061 Brewer #1110 Brecken #1130 Brent #1658 Brentley #1774 Brenton #1959

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Bren is also used as a girl name, ranked #33617.

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Miheir Boy Sanskrit Clarice Boy Old French Wizdom Boy Old English Karin Boy Greek Brenten Boy Old English Alyssa Boy Germanic via Old French Ayyan Boy Sanskrit Bennington Boy Old English

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"wisdom, knowledge, sound judgment"

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"noble, of noble kind"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bren

Is Bren a boy or girl name?
Bren is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10916. As a girl name, it is ranked #33617. Bren is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Bren?
Bren is pronounced br-EHN.
How popular is the name Bren?
Bren is currently ranked #10916 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Bren a common or rare name?
Bren is an uncommon name, ranked #10916 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Bren?
Bren pairs well with Miheir, Clarice, Wizdom, Karin in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Bren?
Related spellings include Brendan, Brennan, Brett, Brewer.

About the Name Bren

Bren is a boy name .

Is Bren a boy or girl name? Bren is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,916 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,617. Bren is more commonly used as a boy name.

Bren is currently ranked #10,916 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bren include Brendan, Brennan, Brett, Brewer, Brecken . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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