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Brazil

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Pronounced brə-ZIL /brəˈzɪl/Medium

Meaning: From the country Brazil — named for brazilwood (pau-brasil), from brasa, 'an ember, glowing coal' (the wood's red dye); also echoes Irish Breasal, 'high, mighty'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Glowing like an ember: Brazil is the country — named for the red brazilwood. Bold, warm, and vibrant. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowPortuguese, Celtic
MeaningFrom the country Brazil — named for brazilwood (pau-brasil), from brasa, 'an ember, glowing coal' (the wood's red dye); also echoes Irish Breasal, 'high, mighty'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4677 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 653

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219892025

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

Brazil comes from the country — named for brazilwood (Portuguese pau-brasil), a tree prized for its glowing red dye, from brasa, 'an ember, a glowing coal'. The name also echoes the Irish Breasal, 'high, mighty' (and the mythical isle Hy-Brasil; routes layered, which we note). A bold, warm, vibrant place-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'brə-ZIL').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, glowing-like-an-ember at the root, and vibrant.

Did you know? Brazil takes its name from brazilwood (pau-brasil), a tree yielding a glowing red dye — from brasa, 'an ember, a glowing coal' — and the name also echoes the Irish Breasal, 'high, mighty'; a bold, warm place-name, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Brazil — routes layered

Variations

BrasilBrazille

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brazil mean?

Brazil is the country, named for the red brazilwood, from 'an ember, a glowing coal'; it also echoes Irish 'high, mighty'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Brazil?

It's said brə-ZIL /brəˈzɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Brazil a boy or girl name?

Brazil is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Brazil?

Brazil is a rare name in the U.S.

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