Asante vs Bray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asante

Boy #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asa, San

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Asante Rank #2,805
Bray Rank #2,828

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asante ___

  • Asante James
  • Asante Emmanuel
  • Asante Kofi
  • Asante Michael
  • Asante David
  • Asante Lee

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asante

Zuri Kwame Amara Kofi Nia

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asante or Bray more popular?

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Asante and Bray mean?

Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin). Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin).

Are Asante and Bray boy or girl names?

Asante is primarily a boy name. Bray is primarily a boy name.

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