Bran name meaning
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What does Bran mean?
Of Old English origin, Unfamiliar Bran bestowed upon baby boys used in English, Bran means "Raven or Greece". Bran is variant form of lofty and biblical Bram. Bram is shortened form of Abraham.
Bram is form of Bramr in Danish and Swedish languages. Bram's meaning is Father of Many, Irish Form of Abraham and A Thicket of Wild Gorse is of Hebrew origin. Bran is a variation of widespread Brandon.
Brandon is variant form of darling and pious Brendan. Also Brandon is variant form of celebrated Brandan. Brandon's meaning is Broom Covered Hill, Broom Hill and Gorse Hill is originated from Old English and Celtic.
How do I pronounce Bran?
The two syllabled name Bran is pronounced, b-ran.
Variants of Bran
Branan, Bram, Brandon, Avraham, Braam, Brendan, Brandan, Braddon, Brandonjames, Abraham, Bréanainn, Brendanus, Brenda, Braden
How popular is the name Bran?
Bran is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 25 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 192 babies in United States have been named Bran. Also, it is uncommon in England and Wales, where it has been in use since 2001 and peaked in 2015 when it ranked 2020th.
In France, it has been in use since 1989 and achieved its top ranking of 2367 in 1998. Bran is a common name in Uganda and Cambodia while somewhat familiar name in India.
As per our estimate, over 6000 people has been named Bran globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9714 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12269 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5978 | 14 |
| 2019 | 8866 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8806 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7086 | 11 |
| 2016 | 6335 | 13 |
| 2015 | 6662 | 12 |
| 2014 | 9633 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6596 | 12 |
Facts
Bran in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 33 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -3 |
 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -3 |
 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
What numerology tells about Bran?
Stress hates your guts. You like your freedom and independence. You actually believe that everything will work out at the end. You have the ability to see inside people's soul and find out what they want. Expression number 8 reveals your predispositions for great success in every field in life. You like to observe things and people. You can easily get turned off by a person's reckless behavior or bad habits.
Looking for a name like Bran? Please go through the following names
- Ullock - Boy name Ullock is originated from Germanic, meaning of Ullock is "Sporting Wolf or Wolf Sport" is principally used in English language
- Dalwyn - The boy name Dalwyn means "Bright Friend" is used specifically in English
- Benjimen means Similar to Benedict, Son of the Right Hand or Right-hand Son is predominantly used in English, a boy name is originated from Hebrew
- Dawne - Preeminent Dawne notably is used in English, meaning of Dawne is "Sunrise or The First Appearance of Daylight" used as a baby girl name came from English
- Johannie - New-fangled and Anomalous Johannie is used largely in English is of Hebrew origin aimed at baby girls, Johannie means "God is Merciful"
Sibling Names for Bran
Looking for the perfect sibling names to go with the baby name "Bran"? We've compiled a list of options that complement this unique and charming name. From classic choices to more modern picks, there's something for every family style. Check out our top picks below!
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Brother to Bran
Famous people named Bran
- Bran mac Finsnechta, third of ten Kings of Leinster to be inaugurated and based on Lyons Hill, Ardclough, County Kildare
- Bran Van 3000, Canadian alternative rock and hip hop collective
- Bran Ferren, American technologist, artist, architectural designer, vehicle designer, engineer, visual effects artist, scientist, lecturer
- Brandy Snow in Sex at 24 Frames Per Second as
- Brandy Clark in Kristin Chenoweth/Casey Wilson/Tony Danza/Brandy Clark as Soundtrack
- Brandy Sara Canyon in Cronaca di un omicidio as Actress
- Brandy Starr in Playboy: Inside the Sexy Girls Next Door House as
- Brandy Dean in Front Page News as Actress
- Brandi Ryan in Surprise! I Like Boys and Girls as
Lists having Bran
- Boy names beginning with B
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Bran
- Boy names that ends with -ran
- Baby Names that mean Raven
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004