Brann as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Brann

What is the meaning of the name Brann ?

The baby name Brann is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bræn/ (BRAN, rhymes with 'ran').

Brann is Irish in Origin.

Brann is a compact given name with two plausible linguistic paths. In the Celtic world, Bran/Brán means “raven,” a powerful omen in early Irish and Welsh tradition and borne by legendary figures such as Bran mac Febail and Bendigeidfran (“Bran the Blessed”). In the Norse sphere, Old Norse brandr denotes a “firebrand” or “sword,” evoking flame and martial imagery; modern Scandinavian brann also means “fire.” These strands give Brann layered senses of “raven” or “fire/sword.”

Use as a standalone given name is rare before the late 20th century, when it gained traction in English-speaking countries, sometimes as a tightened alternative to Brandon or Brannon yet increasingly independent. Variants and related forms include Bran, Brán, Brand, and Brandt; Brannon and Brannen appear as surname-derived cousins. Contemporary usage is largely masculine but occasionally unisex, with the minimal form Bran serving as the most common short form.