Bray

At a Glance: Name: Bray – Meaning: Several sources, including Irish Bré 'hill' and Old French 'bray' meaning 'mud' – Origin: Irish, Cornish and Old English/Norman French place and surname sources – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BRAY

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Bray is a bold, clean, modern name that works for any child, said just as it looks: BRAY. It draws on Irish, Cornish and Old English/Norman French place and surname sources, and the meanings people give it vary. One Irish source, Bré, points to 'hill', while the Old French 'bray' means 'mud'.

Meaning & Origin of Bray

Meaning: Several sources, including Irish Bré 'hill' and Old French 'bray' meaning 'mud'.

Origin: Irish, Cornish and Old English/Norman French place and surname sources.

How to Pronounce Bray

Phonetic: BRAY   IPA: /ˈbreɪ/

Popularity of Bray

Bray ranked #2789 in 2024, with 46 babies given the name that year. That's both its latest and its highest rank in the Social Security data, which covers 1970 to 2024, so it's at its most popular right now. It's still an uncommon name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1970–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bray mean?

Several sources, including Irish Bré ‘hill’ and Old French ‘bray’ meaning ‘mud’.

How do you pronounce Bray?

Bray is pronounced BRAY (IPA: /ˈbreɪ/).

Is Bray a popular name right now?

Bray is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #2789 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)

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