Brainard - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Brainard \b-raina-rd, bra(i)-nard\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "courageous raven".

Brainard has 2 variant forms: Brainerd and Braynard.

Baby names that sound like Brainard are Bearnard and Barnard.

Brainard is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Brainard. Click here to compare Brainard with related baby names.