Son of Brand or son of the raven
An English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Brand'. The name Brand is derived from the Old Norse 'Brandr', meaning sword or fire, or occasionally from the Old English 'brant', meaning steep. It is also associated with the Celtic word for raven.
About 165 boys were named Branson in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British billionaire and founder of the Virgin Group
Early 20th-century American photographer and traveler
The same feel as Branson — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
