Brenner

German
"to burn"

Brenner Origin and Meaning

The name Brenner is a boy's name of English origin meaning "to burn".

Brenner is an occupational surname for both a charcoal burner and a distiller of spirits. One of the least used of occupational surnames, it has that 'er' ending that definitely adds to its stylishness; a possible successor to Brendan.

Famous People Named Brenner

  • Sydney Brenner
    South African biologist; winner of the Nobel prize

Brenner in Pop Culture

  • "Brenner
    " TV series about policemen Roy and Ernie Brenner
  • Dr. Brenner
    character on TV's "Stranger Things"