At a Glance
- Meaning
- Raven well
- Origin
- English (surname, Cornish/Welsh-linked)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BRAN-wel
Branwell is an English (surname, Cornish/Welsh-linked) boy's name meaning “raven well”. It appears in our list of 200+ Forgotten Baby Boy Names That Deserve a Comeback.
Meaning & Origin of Branwell
Meaning: Raven well.
Origin: English (surname, Cornish/Welsh-linked).
How to Pronounce Branwell
BRAN-welIPA /ˈbrænwɛl/
Popularity of Branwell
Branwell doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Branwell
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