Brant Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brant is listed in our database as a boy name of English origin. Its recorded meaning is “Proud; Variant of Brand. Mohawk Indian Joseph Brant was a renowned strategist who fought for the British during the American Revolution; and a devout scholar who translated Christian religious works into his native Indian tongue”.

Brant Name at a Glance

Name Brant
Meaning Proud; Variant of Brand. Mohawk Indian Joseph Brant was a renowned strategist who fought for the British during the American Revolution; and a devout scholar who translated Christian religious works into his native Indian tongue.
Origin English
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Brant Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brant means “Proud; Variant of Brand. Mohawk Indian Joseph Brant was a renowned strategist who fought for the British during the American Revolution; and a devout scholar who translated Christian religious works into his native Indian tongue”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brant Name Origin

Our database records Brant under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brant a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brant is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brant

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