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The baby name Bronson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɒnsən/ (UK), /ˈbrɑnsən/ (US); BRON-sən.

Bronson is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈbrɒnsən/ (UK), /ˈbrɑnsən/ (US); BRON-sən

What is the meaning of the name Bronson ?

The baby name Bronson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɒnsən/ (UK), /ˈbrɑnsən/ (US); BRON-sən.

Bronson is English in Origin.

An English patronymic turned given name, Bronson comes from the surname meaning “son of Brown/Brun,” with Brown a medieval nickname for a dark-haired or dark-complexioned person (from Old English and Old French brun, “brown”). Related surnames include Brunson and Brownson; variant spellings such as Bronsson are rare. Nicknames and short forms include Bron and Sonny, and the name sits near cognates like Bruno in meaning.

As a first name, Bronson appeared in the United States by the late 19th century but rose to wider notice in the mid–20th century, boosted by the screen presence of actor Charles Bronson. It fits the modern fashion for brisk, rugged, surname-style choices and sees steady use in English-speaking countries. Notable literary echo comes via reformer and educator Amos Bronson Alcott, which reinforces the name’s New England patina.

Bronson has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bronson

Bronson Pinchot Actor · Born 1959 · United States Bronson Pinchot is an American actor best known for his role as Balki Bartokomous in the television series Perfect Strangers. He brought humor and charm to the character, making it a memorable part of 1980s TV. Pinchot has also appeared in films like Beverly Hills Cop and Risky Business. Bronson Pelletier Actor · Born 1986 · Canada Bronson Pelletier is a Canadian actor best known for playing Jared Cameron in The Twilight Saga films and Jack Sinclair in renegadepress.com. Born on December 31, 1986, he has four brothers, two of whom have died.

Bronson – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2012 #1 777
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
Canada Boys 2024 #279 28 2,588
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
HK Boys 0 #515 13 12,905
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SG Boys 0 #659 39 17,960
United States Boys 2024 #680 214 7,044
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
PE Boys 0 #921 6 14,506
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,027 7 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,070 42 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,122 57 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Bronson is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Ireland
AE
AO

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People also ask about Bronson

Bronson is predominantly a boy's name.
Bronson is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbrɒnsən/ (UK), /ˈbrɑnsən/ (US); BRON-sən.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Brunson, Branson, Brownson and Brawson.
Across languages, Bronson has these equivalents: Brown (English), Bruno (Germanic, 'brown').
Yes, very popular — Bronson ranked #1 in Ireland in 2012, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Bronson ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2012).
Bronson's popularity is rising. It moved from #282 in 2014 to #279 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Bronson are in our database, including Bronson Pinchot (Actor), Bronson Pelletier (Actor).