Bronson

English

"son of brown-haired one"

Bronson Origin and Meaning

The name Bronson is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of brown-haired one".

This surname has a modern yet old New England feel, perhaps because of the association with the transcendental teacher and reformer Bronson (born Amos Bronson) Alcott, father of Louisa May. (One-time sitcom star Bronson Pinchot's full name is Bronson Alcott Pinchot.) A more muscular image comes via tough guy Charles Bronson.

Bronson Rank in US Top 1000

# 944 in the US

Bronson Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1317 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Bronson

• 944 US 2022
• 1317 Nameberry 2025
• 90 Unique 2023
• 453 Future 2028

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Famous People Named Bronson

• Bronson Alcott Pinchot American actor
• (Amos) Bronson Alcott American education reformer
• Bronson Anthony Arroyo American baseball player
• Bronson La'Cassie Australian golfer
• Bronson Matthews ring name of Joshua Bredl, American pro wrestler
• Charles Bronson American actor
• Charles Bronson aka Charles Arthur "Charlie" Salvador (born Michael Gordon "Mickey" Peterson) English criminal and subject of film "Bronson"
• Action Bronson stage name of Arian Asllani, American rapper and former chef

The name Bronson in Pop Culture

• Bronson resident of Tazmily Village in the video game MOTHER 3
• Bronson Twist character in Australian TV show "Round the Twist"
• Skeeter Bronson character in film "Bedtime Stories"
• Bronson Alcott High School school in film "Clueless"