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Branden

male

Meaning

"Burning Sword"

Variant spelling of Brandon, from English place-name tradition with debated roots, sometimes interpreted through Germanic imagery of burning or sword.

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Popularity History of Branden

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2596Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2596

Branden was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-114

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Branden Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Branden.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Branden

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Germanic
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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