Brannon

Updated: February 28, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Brannon is a classic Irish baby boy’s name that means “broom-covered hill” and “descendant of the raven”. Brannon is not as popular as the similar name Brennan, but it has roots just as deep in Celtic mythology in the form of the legendary hero and deity Brannon the Blessed.

Meaning of the name Brannon:

Irish: broom-covered hill, a descendant of the raven

Origin of the name Brannon:

Brannon is an Irish baby boy’s name that means either “broom-covered hill” or “a descendant of the raven”. Brannon comes from an Irish surname

Symbolism of the name Brannon:

Ravens are a type of large black bird and a member of the corvid family. Ravens have been centrally important to many religions and cultures around the world. In Celtic mythology, ravens were associated with darkness, death, rebirth, and prophecy. Many Celtic war goddesses took the form of ravens and seeing ravens before a battle was an omen that a warrior would die during the fight. Despite this, ravens were not considered evil or seen in a negative light.

Style of the name Brannon:

traditional

Gender of the name Brannon:

Brannon is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Brannon:

BRAN-ən

Number of syllables in the name Brannon:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Brannon:

Brannon evokes feelings of wisdom and hard work.

Alternative spellings for the name Brannon:

Brannen, Branon, Brannyn

Nicknames for the name Brannon:

Bran
Non
Brando
Bron

Popularity of the name Brannon:

According to the Social Security Administration, Brannon is a popular baby boy’s name. Brannon was in the top 1000 baby names from 1971 to 1998. It peaked at #722 in 1980.