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.'
About 7 boys were named Bren in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian actor and martial artist
Ocean farmer and author of Eat Like a Fish
Main protagonist and diplomat · Foreigner series by C. J. Cherryh
