Bran
- Pronunciation
- [Bran]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Raven
- Origin
- Celtic
Bran Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 232 baby boys have been named Bran. The name peaked in 2021 with 14 US births that year (rank #6067). In 2024, ranked #11099 nationally — 5,032 places below its 2021 peak.
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Bran
If you like Bran's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
4-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Bran's exact length and starting letter: Baal, Babu, Badr, Badu, Baen.
Quick Facts About Bran
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brann | Raven | Female | Irish |
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Compare Bran to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Bran against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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