Brant - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Brant \b-ra-nt\ is pronounced brant. It is of Old English origin. Probably variant of Brent. The English surname Brant is an uncommon variant of Brand. Brant County and Brantford in southern Ontario are named for Joseph Brant, a Mohawk and renowned strategist who fought on the British side during the American Revolution. He was also a devout scholar who translated Christian religious works into his native tongue. Media executive Peter Brant.

Brant has 4 variant forms: Brandt, Brannt, Brantley and Brantt.

For more information, see also the related name Braxton.

Baby names that sound like Brant are Bryant and Briant.

Brant is an uncommon 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 Brant. Click here to compare Brant with related baby names.