Brantley vs Zane

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Brantley Rank #481
Zane Rank #305

Zane is more popular, ranked #305 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

Zane ___

  • Zane Alexander
  • Zane Michael
  • Zane James
  • Zane Oliver
  • Zane Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brantley or Zane more popular?

Zane is more popular, ranked #305 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and Zane mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Zane means "Gift from God".

Are Brantley and Zane boy or girl names?

Brantley is primarily a boy name. Zane is primarily a boy name.

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