Bron

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Pronounced BRON /ˈbrɒn/High

Meaning: From the Welsh bron, 'a hill; a breast/slope'; also a short form of Auberon ('noble bear', Germanic) and Bronwen ('white breast', Welsh); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A hill; a short form of Auberon: Bron is Welsh. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningFrom the Welsh bron, 'a hill; a breast/slope'; also a short form of Auberon ('noble bear', Germanic) and Bronwen ('white breast', Welsh); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9046 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 424

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Bron comes from the Welsh bron, 'a hill; a breast/slope'; it is also a short form of Auberon ('noble bear', Germanic) and Bronwen ('white breast', Welsh; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'BRON').

In the U.S. and Wales it appears as a short, modern name. Rare, a-hill at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Bron means 'a hill; a slope' in Welsh — also a short form of Auberon ('noble bear') and Bronwen — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BRON').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Bron — routes layered

Variations

BronnAuberonBram

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bron mean?

Bron is Welsh for 'a hill; a slope'; also a short form of Auberon ('noble bear') and Bronwen; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Bron?

It's said BRON /ˈbrɒn/ — one syllable.

Is Bron a boy or girl name?

Bron is a boy's name here.

How popular is Bron?

Bron is a very rare name in the U.S.