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Bravery

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAY-vuh-ree /ˈbreɪ.və.ri/High

Meaning: From the English word bravery, 'courage; fearlessness; boldness in facing danger' (a virtue-name); we note the virtueLow

In 30 seconds: Courage; fearlessness: Bravery is an English virtue-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word bravery, 'courage; fearlessness; boldness in facing danger' (a virtue-name); we note the virtue
U.S. rank (2025)#6509 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 154

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920112025

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

Bravery comes from the English word bravery, 'courage; fearlessness; boldness in facing danger' (a virtue-name; we note the virtue). A crisp, modern name (said 'BRAY-vuh-ree').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern virtue name. Rare, courage-and-fearlessness at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bravery means 'courage; fearlessness; boldness in facing danger' — a bold, modern virtue-name (we note the virtue; said 'BRAY-vuh-ree').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Bravery — virtue-name

Variations

BraverieBraverey

Nicknames

Brave

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bravery mean?

Bravery is English — 'courage; fearlessness; boldness' (a virtue-name). We note the virtue.

How do you pronounce Bravery?

It's said BRAY-vuh-ree /bre.v.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bravery a boy or girl name?

Bravery is a boy's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Bravery?

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

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