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Brannon

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAN-un /ˈbræn.ən/High

Meaning: An Irish surname — from O Branain, 'descendant of Branan', a diminutive of bran, 'a raven'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little raven; descendant of Branan: Brannon is an Irish surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningAn Irish surname — from O Branain, 'descendant of Branan', a diminutive of bran, 'a raven'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6508 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,707

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819342025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brannon is an Irish surname — from O Branain, 'descendant of Branan', a diminutive of bran, 'a raven' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'BRAN-un').

In the U.S. it appears as an Irish surname-name. Rare, a-little-raven at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Brannon comes from the Irish O Branain, 'descendant of Branan' (a diminutive of bran, 'a raven') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BRAN-un').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Brannon — Irish surname; routes layered

Variations

BrannanBrennanBranon

Nicknames

Bran

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brannon mean?

Brannon is an Irish surname — 'descendant of Branan' (a diminutive of bran, 'a raven'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Brannon?

It's said BRAN-un /braen.n/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brannon a boy or girl name?

Brannon is a boy's name.

How popular is Brannon?

Brannon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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