Brasi

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAH-see /ˈbrɑ.si/Medium

Meaning: Brasi is an Italian surname; as a given name it reads mostly as a pop-culture pick, tied to the character Luca Brasi in The Godfather. The underlying surname sense is uncertain, and we note the route.Low

In 30 seconds: A short Italian-flavored name: Brasi is a surname, known from The Godfather's Luca Brasi (said 'BRAH-see'). Route uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningBrasi is an Italian surname; as a given name it reads mostly as a pop-culture pick, tied to the character Luca Brasi in The Godfather. The underlying surname sense is uncertain, and we note the route.

U.S. rank (2024)#12562 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 37

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

Brasi is an Italian surname carried into recognition by The Godfather's Luca Brasi. As a given name it reads as a pop-culture pick, and the underlying meaning is uncertain, which we note. A short, warm two-beat name (said 'BRAH-see').

It is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S. Rare, cinematic, and short.

Did you know? Brasi is an Italian surname best known through Luca Brasi, the loyal enforcer of The Godfather. As a first name it draws on that cinematic weight; its root meaning is uncertain, which we note (said 'BRAH-see').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Brasi — Italian surname; The Godfather's Luca Brasi; route uncertain

Variations

BrassiBrazi

Nicknames

BrasBri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brasi mean?

Brasi is an Italian surname, best known through The Godfather's Luca Brasi; its root meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Brasi?

It's said BRAH-see /ˈbrɑ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brasi a boy or girl name?

Here Brasi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Brasi?

Brasi is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S.