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Brewer

♀ Girl

Pronounced BROO-ur /ˈbruː.ər/High

Meaning: An English occupational surname for a brewer of ale or beer — a trade name, like Cooper, Mercer and Sawyer. Used here for a girl, though as a surname name it reads unisex to masculine to most ears, which we flag honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A trade name, plainly: Brewer is the English surname for one who brewed ale (said 'BROO-ur'). It leans male, which we flag.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English occupational surname for a brewer of ale or beer — a trade name, like Cooper, Mercer and Sawyer. Used here for a girl, though as a surname name it reads unisex to masculine to most ears, which we flag honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#15648
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Brewer is an occupational surname from medieval England, naming the person who brewed. Surnames of this kind have become first names in recent decades, chiefly for boys. For girls Brewer is rare and reads as a bold, androgynous choice, which families deserve to know (said 'BROO-ur').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sturdy, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Brewer sits with Cooper, Mercer and Sawyer among the old English trade surnames — this one for a maker of ale. Used here for a girl, it still reads unisex to masculine, a lean we flag honestly (said 'BROO-ur').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Brewer — English occupational surname, 'one who brews'

Variations

BruerBrewster

Nicknames

BruBrew

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If you like Brewer…

Sawyer— another trade surname used for girls
Harper— an occupational name now chiefly a girls' pick
Mercer— a like occupational surname name
Cooper— a similar trade name, leaning male

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brewer mean?

Brewer is an English occupational surname for someone who brewed ale.

How do you pronounce Brewer?

It's said BROO-ur /ˈbruː.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brewer a boy or girl name?

Here Brewer is used as a girl's name, but as a trade surname it reads unisex to masculine, which we flag.

How popular is Brewer?

Brewer is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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