Bren
Pronunciation: [ br-EHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →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 .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,916
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Bren is also used as a girl name, ranked #33617.
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"Tibba settlement; Tibba estate"
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"Lake or pool"
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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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