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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Surname-derived, from French 'le brun,' the brown one
- Origin
- French (surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- luh-BRAHN
LeBron is given to boys and traces back to the French surname 'le brun,' literally 'the brown one.' It's pronounced luh-BRAHN (IPA /ləˈbrɑːn/).
Meaning & Origin of LeBron
Meaning: Surname-derived, from French 'le brun,' the brown one.
Origin: French (surname).
A common claim: means 'the brown one' or 'the dark one,' from a French surname Actually: LeBron is surname-derived, from the French 'le brun,' meaning 'the brown one.'
How to Pronounce LeBron
luh-BRAHNIPA /ləˈbrɑːn/
Popularity of LeBron
LeBron reached its high point in 2004, when 96 baby boys were given the name and it ranked #1450 nationally; by 2024 it had fallen to #7507, with just 11 boys given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name LeBron mean?
Surname-derived, from French ‘le brun,’ the brown one.
How do you pronounce LeBron?
LeBron is pronounced luh-BRAHN (IPA: /ləˈbrɑːn/).
Is LeBron a popular name right now?
LeBron peaked at #1450 in 2004 and is ranked #7507 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1925–2024.)
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