Brenn

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Pronounced BREN /ˈbrɛn/High

Meaning: Brenn is a clipped modern form of Brenna or Brennan — Irish names from the Gaelic Braonan, often read as 'sorrow; teardrop,' and sometimes linked to bran, 'raven.' The short spelling is modern; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: One firm beat: Brenn clips Brenna and Brennan, Irish names of old root (said 'BREN'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowIrish, American

MeaningBrenn is a clipped modern form of Brenna or Brennan — Irish names from the Gaelic Braonan, often read as 'sorrow; teardrop,' and sometimes linked to bran, 'raven.' The short spelling is modern; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13718 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 78

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

Brenn is a modern short form of Brenna or Brennan, Irish names from the Gaelic Braonan, usually read as 'sorrow; teardrop' and sometimes tied to bran, 'raven.' The clipped spelling is recent, and the route uncertain, which we note (said 'BREN').

It appears very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, brisk, and modern.

Did you know? The Irish names behind Brenn — Brenna and Brennan — come from Braonan, often read as 'teardrop; sorrow,' with some tracing a link to 'raven' (said 'BREN').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Brenn — Short form of Brenna/Brennan; Irish Braonan; routes uncertain

Variations

BrenBrennaBrennan

Nicknames

BrenBrenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brenn mean?

Brenn clips Brenna or Brennan, Irish names from Braonan, often read as 'sorrow; teardrop'; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Brenn?

It's said BREN /ˈbrɛn/ — one syllable.

Is Brenn a boy or girl name?

Brenn is used here as a girl's name; Brennan leans to boys, which we note.

How popular is Brenn?

Brenn is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.