What origin is the name Brentley?

Brentley comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Brentley a popular name?

Brentley is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Brentley?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Brentley — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Brentley

Q: Is Brentley a rare name?

Yes. Brentley does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Brentley

Brentley

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Brentley is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish name describes a hilltop. It is a variant of the name Brent and refers to high ground or a summit.".

With irish roots, Brentley is a boy name that means "This Irish name describes a hilltop. It is a variant of the name Brent and refers to high ground or a summit.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Irish name describes a hilltop. It is a variant of the name Brent and refers to high ground or a summit.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Brentley

Very rare in US records

What does Brentley mean?

Brentley is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name describes a hilltop. It is a variant of the name Brent and refers to high ground or a summit.".