How to say it
BRANT · ley
ˈbrænt.li
Masculine
Brantley
Sword; fiery clearing
What it means
An English surname, possibly from a root for 'sword' or 'fire-cleared land.'
Brantley is an English surname, likely from elements meaning 'sword' or a 'fire-cleared clearing.' It rose fast as a Southern-friendly first name in the 2010s, helped along by country singer Brantley Gilbert. It rides the -ley sound with Bentley. Brant is the short. Said BRANT-lee.
How to spell Brantley
The standard spelling is Brantley. Common variants include Brantly, Brantlee, Brently, but Brantley is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #119 in 2013, currently #499 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Brant.
- Pop culture
Country singer Brantley Gilbert.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Brantley Gilbert American country music singer and songwriter
Spelling variants
- Brantly
- Brantlee
- Brently
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Common questions
- What does the name Brantley mean?
- An English surname, possibly from a root for 'sword' or 'fire-cleared land.'
- What does Brantley mean in English?
- In English, Brantley means "Sword; fiery clearing." Brantley is an English surname, likely from elements meaning 'sword' or a 'fire-cleared clearing.' It rose fast as a Southern-friendly first name in the 2010s, helped along by country singer Brantley Gilbert. It rides the -ley sound with Bentley. Brant is the short. Said BRANT-lee.
- How do you pronounce Brantley?
- Brantley is pronounced ˈbrænt.li. Say it as BRANT-ley, with the stress on the "brant" syllable.
- How do you spell Brantley?
- The standard spelling is Brantley. Common spelling variants include Brantly, Brantlee, Brently.
- Is Brantley a boy or girl name?
- Brantley is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Brantley?
- Brantley ranked #499 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.