Brenner
Meaning
"one who burns, charcoal burner, distiller"
Origin: Middle High German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,070
- Total SSA Count
- 26
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bren, Brenny
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"one who burns, charcoal burner, distiller"
Origin: Middle High German
"holly tree"
Origin: Welsh
Brenner is more popular, ranked #4070 vs #4253 for Khylin.
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Brenner is more popular, ranked #4070 compared to Khylin at #4253 in the United States.
Brenner means "one who burns, charcoal burner, distiller" (Middle High German origin). Khylin means "holly tree" (Welsh origin).
Brenner is primarily a boy name. Khylin is primarily a boy name.