Brown Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brown Name at a Glance

Name	Brown
Meaning	Brown (colour name).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Brown Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brown means “Brown (colour name”. 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.

Brown Name Origin

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

Is Brown a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Brown

When considering Brown for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.