Brand

At a Glance

Meaning

Sword; also burning torch

Origin

Germanic (surname)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

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Brand is a short, no-nonsense name from the Germanic surname tradition, pronounced BRAND (/brænd/). It carries two separate old senses: 'sword' and 'burning torch'. You may see it said to mean 'flaming sword,' but that phrase isn't accurate. It stitches together the English/Germanic 'sword' and the separate Scandinavian 'fire' into a phrase that isn't itself attested.

Meaning & Origin of Brand

Meaning: Sword; also burning torch.

Origin: Germanic (surname).

A common claim: Brand is said to mean 'flaming sword.' Actually: 'Flaming sword' merges two separate historical senses — 'sword' from the English/Germanic line and 'fire' from the separate Scandinavian line — into a phrase that isn't itself attested.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Brand

Popularity of Brand

Brand peaked at #2406 in 1953, when 11 babies were given the name. By 2022 it had slipped to #9085, with just 8 babies, so it's a rare pick today.

Names Like Brand

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FAQ

What does the name Brand mean?

Sword; also burning torch. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Brand?

Brand is pronounced BRAND (IPA: /brænd/).

Is Brand a popular name right now?

Brand peaked at #2406 in 1953 and is ranked #9085 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1948–2022.)

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