Little raven, prince, or drop
Bren is a versatile diminutive or standalone name with multiple etymological roots. In Irish contexts, it often serves as a short form of Brendan, meaning 'prince,' or Brennan, meaning 'little raven.' It can also be linked to the Hebrew name Brenna, meaning 'drop.'
Less common today
Bren isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,563 in 1991.
Australian actor and martial artist
Ocean farmer and author of Eat Like a Fish
Main protagonist and diplomat · Foreigner series by C. J. Cherryh
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
