Braun

At a Glance

Meaning

Brown (the color)

Origin

German (surname, no confirmed given-name entry)

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

BRAWN (German: BROWN is acceptable; Wernher von Braun and the appliance brand are commonly said BROWN/BRAWN)Listen

Braun is a German surname that simply means 'brown,' the color — much like the English surname Brown. You may see it claimed that the name means 'having great strength,' but that's not accurate: Braun has no link to strength, it's a plain descriptive surname.

Meaning & Origin of Braun

Meaning: Brown (the color).

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

A common claim: Said to mean 'having great strength' Actually: Incorrect — Braun is simply German for 'brown,' a descriptive surname like the English 'Brown'; there's no etymological link to strength.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Braun

Phonetic: BRAWN (German: BROWN is acceptable; Wernher von Braun and the appliance brand are commonly said BROWN/BRAWN)   IPA: /braʊn/

Popularity of Braun

Braun peaked at #3543 in 1988 with 14 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #12563 with just 5.

Names Like Braun

These names have followed a similar path to Braun in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Brinton
• Grisel
• Hanadi
• Epiphany
• Basim
• Basem

FAQ

What does the name Braun mean?

Brown (the color). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Braun?

Braun is pronounced BRAWN (German: BROWN is acceptable; Wernher von Braun and the appliance brand are commonly said BROWN/BRAWN) (IPA: /braʊn/).

Is Braun a popular name right now?

Braun peaked at #3543 in 1988 and is ranked #12563 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)

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