Brantley vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brantley

Boy #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#481
Total SSA Count
640
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brant, Lee, B

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Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brantley Rank #481
Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #481 for Brantley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brantley ___

  • Brantley James
  • Brantley Wayne
  • Brantley Lee
  • Brantley Ray
  • Brantley Dale
  • Brantley Keith

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Brantley

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If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brantley or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and Reece mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Brantley and Reece boy or girl names?

Brantley is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.

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