Brant

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRANT /ˈbrænt/High

Meaning: From Germanic brand, 'sword, fire' — also the brant goose and Mohawk leader Joseph BrantMedium

In 30 seconds: Fire-forged, goose-winged: Brant is the blade-and-brand root with a migratory bird and a Mohawk statesman attached. One syllable, three flights.

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Origin MediumGermanic, English

MeaningFrom Germanic brand, 'sword, fire' — also the brant goose and Mohawk leader Joseph Brant

U.S. rank (2025)#3321 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,570

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Brant comes from Germanic brand, 'sword, firebrand' — Brando's kin — with the brant goose and Joseph Brant's leadership riding along.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, fire-sword at the root, and migratory.

Did you know? Joseph Brant — Thayendanegea — led the Mohawk through revolution-era diplomacy; the small brant goose migrates under the same name.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Brant — etymology

Variations

BrandtBrandBrent

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Joseph Brant (1743–1807)
Mohawk military and political leader.

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Brandt— the surname-spelled twin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brant mean?

Brant is Germanic for 'sword, firebrand'; it also names a wild goose.

How do you pronounce Brant?

It's said BRANT /ˈbrænt/ — a single syllable.

Is Brant a boy or girl name?

Brant is a boy's name.

How popular is Brant?

Brant is a rare name in the U.S.