Brandt

At a Glance: Name: Brandt – Meaning: from a fire-cleared clearing – Origin: German/Swiss German (surname, no confirmed given-name entry) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BRANT

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Brandt is a German and Swiss German name that began as a surname, and it means "from a fire-cleared clearing." That is a plain, land-based image: open ground made by fire. If you like a short, one-syllable name with a rooted meaning, Brandt fits that.

Meaning & Origin of Brandt

Meaning: From a fire-cleared clearing.

Origin: German/Swiss German (surname, no confirmed given-name entry).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Brandt

Phonetic: BRANT   IPA: /brænt/

Popularity of Brandt

Brandt reached its highest U.S. Social Security rank in 1984, at #874 with 101 babies given the name. By 2024 it had moved to #3269, with 36 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Brandt mean?

From a fire-cleared clearing. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brandt)

How do you pronounce Brandt?

Brandt is pronounced BRANT (IPA: /brænt/).

Is Brandt a popular name right now?

Brandt peaked at #874 in 1984 and is ranked #3269 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)

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