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Brenin

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How to Pronounce Brenin

Pronounced BREH-nin /ˈbrɛ.nɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh 'brenin', 'king' — a bold, regal word used as a given name. A striking, meaning-rich Welsh pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Brenin — 'king' (Welsh) (said 'BREH-nin'). A Welsh word-name, 'king', which we note.
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningFrom the Welsh 'brenin', 'king' — a bold, regal word used as a given name. A striking, meaning-rich Welsh pick.
U.S. rank (2020)#9711 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 195

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119852020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brenin is the Welsh word 'brenin', 'king'; a bold Welsh word-name (said 'BREH-nin').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Welsh, and regal.

Did you know? Brenin is the Welsh word for 'king' — a regal, meaning-rich name that wears its crown plainly (said 'BREH-nin').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Brenin — Welsh 'brenin', 'king'

Variations

Brennin

Nicknames

Bren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brenin mean?

Brenin is the Welsh word 'brenin', meaning 'king' — a bold, regal word used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Brenin?

It's said BREH-nin /ˈbrɛ.nɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brenin a boy or girl name?

Here Brenin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Brenin?

Brenin is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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