US Popularity:9152
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Sword; Fiery torch
Fire baby’s flames with the boy’s name Brando! An Italian variant of the Old Norse name Brand, Brando means “sword” or “fiery torch.” Your little warrior will have no trouble standing up for what they believe in and defending themselves with a crackling name such as this. Most famously associated with one of the world’s greatest actors, Marlon Brando, this surname-turned-first name sounds effortlessly cool and timeless. And, when baby is old enough, you can introduce them to the works of their namesake, with gems like Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, and A Streetcar Named Desire, to name a few.

Famous People Named Brando

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Marlon Brando
    Actor

How Popular Is The Name Brando?

U.S. Births

Overall:Brando is currently #9152 in U.S. births
Boy:Brando is currently #4347 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4347
in 2023
+ 521
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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