Bryn

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Pronounced BRIN /ˈbrɪn/High

Meaning: From Welsh bryn, 'a hill; a mound'; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: A hill; a mound: Bryn is Welsh for 'a hill'. Crisp, nature-fresh, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'BRIN').

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningFrom Welsh bryn, 'a hill; a mound'; used for both sexes; here for boys

U.S. rank (2025)#6867 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,329

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

Bryn comes from Welsh bryn, 'a hill; a mound'. A crisp, nature-fresh Welsh name (the opera singer Bryn Terfel bears it), used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; the girls' Bryn is often a short form of Brynn/Brynlee).

In the U.S. it appears in Welsh families. Rare for boys, a-hill at the root, and nature-fresh.

Did you know? Bryn means 'a hill; a mound' in Welsh — a crisp, nature-fresh name (the singer Bryn Terfel bears it), used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'BRIN').

Overall data confidence 50%

Behind the Name — Bryn — Welsh etymology

Variations

BrynnBrynmor

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bryn mean?

Bryn is Welsh for 'a hill; a mound'.

How do you pronounce Bryn?

It's said BRIN /ˈbrɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Bryn a boy or girl name?

Bryn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Bryn?

Bryn is a rare name for boys in the U.S.