Bryn

Meaning of Bryn

Bryn means "hill". It refers to a small, natural elevation of land.

Bryn has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bryn

After ranking as high as #744 in 2011, Bryn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Bryn

• Bryn Terfel
  Welsh bass-baritone opera singer
• Bryn McAuley
  Canadian voice actress
• Bryn Smith
  American artist
• Bryn Tanner
  American actress
• Bryn Law
  Welsh football journalist

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Questions about the name Bryn

What does the name Bryn mean?

Bryn means bryn means "hill". it refers to a small, natural elevation of land, and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Bryn a boy's or a girl's name?

Bryn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bryn?

Bryn did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Bryn most popular?

Bryn peaked at #744 in 2011.