From an English surname meaning 'son of Brandr', an Old Norse byname for 'fire, torch, sword'. The surname's origin is disputed - it may instead come from English place names, so the exact root is uncertain.
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How it ages.
A surname name that reads current right now - modern and easy to wear, though not yet an established classic.
The cultural moment.
Rare as a first name; most familiar in English-speaking families as a surname turned given name.