Bran
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About Bran
As a feminine name, Bran is an uncommon choice with multiple potential origins. It may be a feminine adaptation of the masculine Bran, which has Celtic roots meaning 'raven' or 'crow,' most famously associated with the legendary Irish king Bran the Blessed. Alternatively, it could function as a shortened form of names like Branna or Breanna. In some Slavic languages, 'bran' relates to 'protection' or 'defense.' The name's simplicity gives it an understated, modern appeal despite its ancient origins. Though predominantly used for males historically, Bran's concise, strong sound works well with contemporary gender-neutral naming trends. Its rarity as a feminine name makes it a distinctive choice with cross-cultural resonance.
Bran for boys
A little heavy on the fiber content; we prefer Bram. But Bran is also the Celtic god of the underworld, whose symbol is the raven.
It's probably not a coincidence that George R.R. Martin chose this name for the Stark heir who assumes the mystical title of "Three-Eyed Raven" in his A Song Of Ice And Fire books and HBO's Game of Thrones. The character's full name is Brandon.
Pronounced BRAN.
As of October 2026, Bran ranked #11099 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #3009 in 1972.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Bran on lists
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Bran in pop culture
- Brân the Blessed (Welsh: BendigeidfranBoy
literally "Blessed Crow") giant and king of Britain in Welsh mythology
- Bran Mak MornBoy
the last King of the Picts in Robert E. Howard's fiction
- Bran mac FebailBoy
character in The Voyage of Bran, a tale from Irish mythology
- Brandon "Bran" StarkBoy
a main character in the "Game of Thrones" series
- Bran TregareBoy
character from "Rissa Kerguelen" series by F.M. Busby
- Bran CornickBoy
character in Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series by Patricia Briggs
- Rhi Bran y Hud (or Bran ap Brychan)Boy
King Raven in the King Raven Trilogy