Brentley

Meaning of Brentley

From the burnt clearing or meadow.

Brentley has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brentley

After ranking as high as #636 in 2014, Brentley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brentley

• Brent Spiner
  Actor, Star Trek: TNG
• Brent Burns
  NHL hockey player
• Brent Musburger
  Sportscaster and commentator
• Brent Scowcroft
  National Security Advisor
• Brent Weeks
  Fantasy author

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Questions about the name Brentley

What does the name Brentley mean?

Brentley means from the burnt clearing or meadow, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Brentley?

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

When was Brentley most popular?

Brentley peaked at #636 in 2014.