US Popularity Rank: 707

Origin: German

Meaning: Fire

Brantley is a boy’s name that is great for babies that have a fiery soul. Brantley comes from the Swiss-German surnames Brändli and Brändle, which referred to a person who lived near a forest fire. It also comes from the Old German word brant for “fire,” inspiring baby to be a beacon of light in your family’s life, or to be a driven individual who’s not afraid to take risks. If you want to show baby that good things can come after difficult situations, a name like this is sure to make them a trailblazer.