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Bran

Boy · Irish · Short name

Meaning
Raven
Pronunciation
BRAN
Origin
Irish

From Irish and Welsh 'bran' meaning raven.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Irish, Welsh

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, Wales

Alternate spellings

  • BranIrish / Welsh

    Same spelling; no common variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Brân the Blessed

    Mythological king of Britain in Welsh mythology, associated with the raven.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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