Brando
BRAN-doh
Popularity
#4076
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Italian
Total Births
2,085
Peak Year
#104 in 2005
First Recorded
1955
Style
Strong & Bold, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Brando is an Italian surname turned given name. It is derived from the Germanic word 'brand', meaning 'sword' or 'firebrand'.
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Famous Namesakes
Marlon Brando
Iconic American actor, influential figure in film
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