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Brantley

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Pronounced BRANT-lee /ˈbrænt.li/High

Meaning: Brantley is an English surname turned given name, generally traced to a place name — 'burnt clearing' or a meadow tied to the personal name Brant (from Old English or Old Norse for 'proud; steep; firebrand'). It is far more often a boy's name, which we note; the etymology is not fully settled.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname with a southern ring: Brantley likely means 'burnt meadow' (said 'BRANT-lee'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningBrantley is an English surname turned given name, generally traced to a place name — 'burnt clearing' or a meadow tied to the personal name Brant (from Old English or Old Norse for 'proud; steep; firebrand'). It is far more often a boy's name, which we note; the etymology is not fully settled.
U.S. rank (2024)#13709 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 792

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519712024

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

Brantley is an English surname turned first name, usually traced to a place name meaning 'burnt clearing' or a meadow of one named Brant. The etymology is not fully settled, which we note. Used here for a girl, it is far more often a boy's name (said 'BRANT-lee').

For girls it appears rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and southern-flavored.

Did you know? Brantley probably names a burnt or cleared meadow, or one tied to a man called Brant; either way, the name is far more often a boy's, which we note.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Brantley — English surname; 'burnt clearing'/Brant + leah; boy-leaning

Variations

BrantlyBrantleeBrantleigh

Nicknames

BrantLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brantley mean?

Brantley is an English surname generally read as 'burnt clearing' or a meadow tied to the name Brant; the etymology is not fully settled, which we note.

How do you pronounce Brantley?

It's said BRANT-lee /ˈbrænt.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brantley a boy or girl name?

Brantley is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Brantley?

Brantley is rare for girls in the U.S. and much more common for boys.

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