Brynis settlement or fire town
Derived from Old English, it likely signifies a settlement belonging to a person named Bryni or a 'burnt town,' referring to land cleared by fire. It has evolved from a locational surname into a distinguished given name.
Less common today
Brenton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #470 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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