Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Brenner Updated June 14, 2026 by Jennifer M. Brenner Gender: Neutral Origin: German Meaning: Charcoal Burner #Occupational #Surname ♥ Add to my Namelist What does the name Brenner mean? The name Brenner is primarily a gender-neutral name of German origin that means Charcoal Burner. People who like the name Brenner also like: Holden, Owen, Everett, Emmett, Hudson, Grayson, Braxton, Zoey, Amelia, Coralie, Lark, Eloise, Layla, Lorelei Names like Brenner: Branimira, Branimir, Brynmor, Brynner Stats for the Name Brenner Brenner is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Brenner is currently not ranked in U.S. births