Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Braylon

Braylon is a recently created name, probably from the popular name prefix “Bra(y)” as in Brayden, Bradley, Brady and Braxton. The name is distinct to the United States and particularly popular among African Americans. As a newly invented name, it has no etymological meaning.

All About the Baby Name – Braylon

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME BRAYLON

Romance is the hallmark of the Six personality. They exude nurturing, loving, and caring energy. Sixes are in love with the idea of love in its idealized form - and with their magnetic personalities, they easily draw people toward them. Like the number Two personality, they seek balance and harmony in their life and the world at large. They are conscientious and service-oriented, and a champion for the underdog. These personalities naturally attract money and are usually surrounded by lovely material objects - but their human relationships are always primary. They thrive in giving back to others rather than being motivated by their own desires. This is when they achieve great things. Sixes are natural teachers, ministers and counselors.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME BRAYLON

Braylon first appeared on the American naming charts for little boys in 2004. Not coincidentally, that was the year that a Michigan college football player was blowing the socks off sports fans across America. In 2004 during his senior year at Michigan, Braylon Edwards set season records for receptions, yards and touchdowns. In 2005, Braylon would go onto be the third pick in the first round of the NFL draft. He now plays for the NY Jets. So we can thank this good-looking, athletic kid for putting the name Braylon on the map. The name is only ranked #236 nationwide (moderate popularity), but it’s a Top 100 favorite in the states of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. Braylon is most heavily used within the African American communities.

Quick Facts

ON BRAYLON

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

African-American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

318

PRONUNCIATION:

BRAY-lәn

SIMPLE MEANING:

No known meaning

Characteristics

OF BRAYLON

Humanitarian

Community-minded

Family-oriented

Loving

Affectionate

Compassionate

Sensitive

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Braylon

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME BRAYLON

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Braylon

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME BRAYLON

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Braylon


Popular Songs

ON BRAYLON

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Famous People

NAMED BRAYLON

Braylon Edwards (football player)

Children of Famous People

NAMED BRAYLON

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Braylon

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME BRAYLON

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Braylon