What is the real name of the character nicknamed 'The Brain'?

The character nicknamed “The Brain” is Alan Powers. He is one of Arthur’s classmates and is known for his exceptional intelligence, love of learning, and calm, thoughtful personality.

Brain is an aardvark and a regular member of Arthur’s friend group. Although other characters often rely on him for facts or problem-solving, the series does not present him as merely a walking encyclopedia. Stories also show his shyness, social uncertainty, family relationships, and occasional frustration when intelligence does not solve a personal problem.

His nickname is usually written as “the Brain,” with the character’s given name being Alan. The name is easy to overlook because dialogue and episode credits frequently use the nickname instead of his formal name. His cousin Cheikh appears later in the series and comes from Senegal before moving to Elwood City.

The other options are plausible-sounding variations, but they are not the character’s established name. “Powers” is the surname shared by Alan’s family, while Alan is the canonical first name used for Brain.