Brown

At a Glance: Name: Brown – Meaning: brown-haired / dark-complexioned – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BROWN

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Brown is an English surname that carries over easily as a first name for a child of any gender, and it's said exactly as it looks: BROWN. Its meaning goes back to "brown-haired" or "dark-complexioned" — a simple, descriptive root rather than anything symbolic. It has a clean, modern feel if you're drawn to short, straightforward names.

Meaning & Origin of Brown

Meaning: Brown-haired / dark-complexioned.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Brown

Phonetic: BROWN   IPA: /ˈbraʊn/

Popularity of Brown

Brown hit its highest point in 1881, ranking #465 with 14 babies given the name that year; by 2023 it had dropped to #8349, given to just 9 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2023.

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FAQ

What does the name Brown mean?

Brown-haired / dark-complexioned. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brown)

How do you pronounce Brown?

Brown is pronounced BROWN (IPA: /ˈbraʊn/).

Is Brown a popular name right now?

Brown peaked at #465 in 1881 and is ranked #8349 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2023.)

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