Brant

Meaning of Brant

This name is thought to mean "sword" or "fiery torch." It suggests someone strong, passionate, or a leader.

Brant has Old Norse roots — browse every Old Norse baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brant

After ranking as high as #951 in 2001, Brant has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brant

• Brant Daugherty
  Actor in TV and film
• Brant Bjork
  Influential rock drummer and guitarist
• Brant Brown
  Former Major League Baseball player
• Brant Hirst
  Australian professional rugby league player
• Brant Cotton
  Experienced character actor

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Questions about the name Brant

What does the name Brant mean?

Brant means this name is thought to mean "sword" or "fiery torch." it suggests someone strong, passionate, or a leader, and it comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Brant a boy's or a girl's name?

Brant is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Brant?

Brant did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Brant most popular?

Brant peaked at #951 in 2001.