Brewster
Meaning of Brewster
Brewster is a traditional male name with English origins. It is commonly pronounced as BROO-stuh (/ˈbruːstə/) in British English and BROO-stur (/ˈbruːstər/) in American English. The name has a variation, Bruce, which is also popular. Brewster has been given to newborn boys in the United States, although it ranks relatively low in popularity. In recent years, it has been given to around 5 to 7 newborn boys per year. The name Brewster carries a sense of strength and resilience, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as BROO-stuh (/ˈbruːstə/)
American English
- Pronunced as BROO-stur (/ˈbruːstər/)
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Similar Names to Brewster
Notable People Named Brewster
| Brewster Lurton Kahle is an American digital librarian, computer engineer, Internet entrepreneur, and advocate of universal access to all knowledge, known for founding the Internet Archive and co-founding Alexa Internet. |
| Brewster Hopkinson Shaw Jr. is a retired NASA astronaut, U.S. Air Force colonel, and former Boeing executive who was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2006. |
| Brewster Martin Higley VI, MD was an otolaryngologist known for writing "My Western Home," which later became the original lyrics for the famous American folk song "Home on the Range." |
| Brewster Ghiselin was an American poet and academic. |
