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Brig

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRIG /ˈbrɪɡ/Medium

Meaning: Brig reads as a short form of Brigham (an English place name, 'homestead by a bridge') or Brigg, and also as the word for a two-masted sailing ship. Which route a family means is uncertain, and we note that.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Brig shortens Brigham/Brigg and echoes the sailing ship (said 'BRIG'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningBrig reads as a short form of Brigham (an English place name, 'homestead by a bridge') or Brigg, and also as the word for a two-masted sailing ship. Which route a family means is uncertain, and we note that.
U.S. rank (2024)#12576 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919622024

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

Brig reads as a short form of Brigham ('homestead by a bridge') or Brigg, and also as a word for a sailing ship. The intended route is uncertain, and we note that. A crisp single beat (said 'BRIG').

It is very rare for boys in the U.S. Rare, short, and nautical-tinged.

Did you know? Brig serves as a short form of Brigham and Brigg, and also names a fast two-masted sailing ship. Punchy and rare, its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'BRIG').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Brig — short for Brigham/Brigg; also a ship; routes uncertain

Variations

BriggBrigham

Nicknames

BriggyB

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brig mean?

Brig reads as a short form of Brigham/Brigg, and also names a sailing ship; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Brig?

It's said BRIG /ˈbrɪɡ/ — one syllable.

Is Brig a boy or girl name?

Here Brig is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Brig?

Brig is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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