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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Courageous, bold
- Origin
- English (word name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- BRAYV
Brave is a straightforward English word name, pronounced BRAYV, and its meaning sits right on the surface: courageous, bold. It's a neutral name, fitting for any gender, with a bold, clean, modern feel. There's no hidden history to dig into here — the word is the name.
Meaning & Origin of Brave
Meaning: Courageous, bold.
Origin: English (word name).
How to Pronounce Brave
BRAYVIPA /ˈbreɪv/
Popularity of Brave
In Social Security data from 2008 to 2024, Brave peaked at #2505 in 2021 with 53 babies given the name, then fell back to #3329 in 2024 with 35.
Names Like Brave
These names share Brave’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Brave mean?
Courageous, bold.
How do you pronounce Brave?
Brave is pronounced BRAYV (IPA: /ˈbreɪv/).
Is Brave a popular name right now?
Brave peaked at #2505 in 2021 and is ranked #3329 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2008–2024.)
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