Brentley

At a Glance

Origin

Modern coinage (compare Brent, Brantley)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

BRENT-leeListen

Brentley is a modern coinage, drawing comparison to names like Brent and Brantley rather than tracing back to an older source. You may see a claim floating around that it means "from the meadow near the hill," but that's not supported — Wiktionary describes Brentley as possibly an invented modern name, not a documented place-name compound. If you're drawn to it, it's a name without a settled backstory rather than one with a hidden meaning to uncover.

Meaning & Origin of Brentley

Origin: modern coinage (compare Brent, Brantley).

A common claim: Brentley means "from the meadow near the hill" Actually: Wiktionary describes Brentley as possibly an invented modern name rather than a documented place-name compound, so there's no support for this meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Brentley

Popularity of Brentley

Brentley peaked at #637 in 2014 with 413 babies given the name, and has since fallen off sharply to #1775 in 2024 with just 92 — Social Security data covering 1957-2024.

Names Like Brentley

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

• Nariyah
• Rilynn
• Xavian
• Rylynn
• Sahana
• Shiv

FAQ

What does the name Brentley mean?

Brentley means “from the meadow near the hill” Wiktionary describes Brentley as possibly an invented modern name rather than a documented place-name compound, so there’s no support for this meaning.

How do you pronounce Brentley?

Brentley is pronounced BRENT-lee (IPA: /ˈbrɛntli/).

Is Brentley a popular name right now?

Brentley peaked at #637 in 2014 and is ranked #1775 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1957–2024.)

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