Brown

Pronunciation: [ br-OWN ]

Boy Name #9,679 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Brown is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-OWN.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,679
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Bro Bry Broie

Also a Girl Name

Brown is also used as a girl name, ranked #57956.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brown

Is Brown a boy or girl name?

Brown is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9679. As a girl name, it is ranked #57956. Brown is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Brown?

Brown is pronounced br-OWN.

How popular is the name Brown?

Brown is currently ranked #9679 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Brown?

Common nicknames for Brown include Bro, Bry, and Broie.

Is Brown a common or rare name?

Brown is an uncommon name, ranked #9679 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Brown

Brown is a boy name .

Is Brown a boy or girl name? Brown is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,679 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,956. Brown is more commonly used as a boy name.

Brown is currently ranked #9,679 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Brown include Bro, Bry, and Broie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.