Brax

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAKS /ˈbræks/High

Meaning: A modern short form of Braxton — from an English surname, 'Bracca's town/settlement' (a personal name plus tun); a punchy nickname-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Bracca's town: Brax shortens Braxton — punchy and modern. Bold, crisp, and warm (said 'BRAKS').

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningA modern short form of Braxton — from an English surname, 'Bracca's town/settlement' (a personal name plus tun); a punchy nickname-name

U.S. rank (2024)#5924 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 401

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

Brax is a modern short form of Braxton — from an English surname, 'Bracca's town or settlement' (a personal name plus Old English tun, 'a town'). A punchy, bold, modern nickname-name in the popular -x family (Jax, Dax; said 'BRAKS'; nickname Brax).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Bracca's-town at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Braxton means 'Bracca's town or settlement' (an English surname) — Brax is its punchy modern short form, bold and crisp (said 'BRAKS').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Braxton — surname etymology

Variations

BraxtonBraxx

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brax mean?

Brax shortens Braxton — English 'Bracca's town/settlement'.

How do you pronounce Brax?

It's said BRAKS /ˈbræks/ — one syllable.

Is Brax a boy or girl name?

Brax is a boy's name.

How popular is Brax?

Brax is a rare name in the U.S.