Irish boy name
Bran Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Bran means raven. From the Irish bran, meaning raven.
Bran is a short Irish and Welsh name meaning raven. In Irish legend, Bran mac Febail is a hero who travels across the sea to the Otherworld, in the tale known as the Voyage of Bran. The name is only one syllable but carries a long literary history. Bran has a modern feel and works well as a middle or first name. It is a neat choice for families who like simple and strong names, and it relates well to Fiachra, another raven name.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Bran
BrannBránBrenn
Bran popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Bran ranked #11,144 in the US (6 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bran mean?
Bran means "raven". From the Irish bran, meaning raven.
How do you pronounce Bran?
Bran is pronounced BRAN.
What is the origin of Bran?
Bran is an Irish boy name.
Is Bran a popular name?
Bran ranked #11,144 in the US in 2024.
What are other spellings of Bran?
Other spellings and forms include Brann, Brán, Brenn.