Brandy
Meaning
"burnt wine (the spirit)"
Origin: Dutch (brandewijn)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,258
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Bran
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"burnt wine (the spirit)"
Origin: Dutch (brandewijn)
"little ruler, impulsive one"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Raegan is more popular, ranked #458 vs #3258 for Brandy.
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Raegan is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Brandy at #3258 in the United States.
Brandy means "burnt wine (the spirit)" (Dutch (brandewijn) origin). Raegan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Brandy is primarily a girl name. Raegan is primarily a girl name.