Brenton

Meaning of Brenton

It means 'from Brent's settlement' or 'from the steep hill town.' The name comes from old English place names.

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

Popularity of Brenton

After ranking as high as #717 in 2000, Brenton has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brenton

• Brenton Thwaites
  Australian actor, 'Pirates of the Caribbean'
• Brenton Wood
  American soul singer, 'Gimme Little Sign'
• Brenton Rickard
  Australian Olympic swimmer, medalist
• Brenton Broadstock
  Australian classical music composer
• Brenton Butler
  American jazz pianist and composer

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Questions about the name Brenton

What does the name Brenton mean?

Brenton means it means 'from brent's settlement' or 'from the steep hill town.' the name comes from old english place names, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Brenton?

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

When was Brenton most popular?

Brenton peaked at #717 in 2000.