Branton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Branton
Branton is an English surname-turned-given name meaning "settlement on a steep hill" or "sword town," derived from Old English elements *brant* (steep, sword) and *tūn* (enclosure, settlement).
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Etymology
Branton is an English surname-turned-given name meaning "settlement on a steep hill" or "sword town," derived from Old English elements *brant* (steep, sword) and *tūn* (enclosure, settlement). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States and United Kingdom, with no strong religious ties; notable historical context includes its emergence as a locational surname from places like Branton in Yorkshire and Devon.
Branton currently ranks #12,609 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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