Bronson

Meaning of Bronson

This name literally means 'son of Brown.' It refers to someone who was the son of a person named Brown, often implying a person with brown hair or a dark complexion.

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

Popularity of Bronson

After ranking as high as #667 in 2015, Bronson has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Bronson

• Charles Bronson
  Iconic Hollywood action film actor
• Bronson Pinchot
  Actor, known for 'Perfect Strangers'
• Bronson Arroyo
  Former MLB pitcher, World Series champion
• Bron Breakker (Bronson Rechsteiner)
  Professional wrestler, WWE NXT champion
• Bronson Koenig
  Former NCAA basketball star, Wisconsin

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Questions about the name Bronson

What does the name Bronson mean?

Bronson means this name literally means 'son of brown.' it refers to someone who was the son of a person named brown, often implying a person with brown hair or a dark complexion, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Bronson?

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

When was Bronson most popular?

Bronson peaked at #667 in 2015.