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At a Glance: Name: Bryn – Meaning: hill or mound – Origin: Welsh – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BRIN
Bryn is a short, clean Welsh name pronounced BRIN, and it means "hill or mound." It works for any child, and it has an outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel with a modern sound.
Meaning & Origin of Bryn
Meaning: Hill or mound.
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Bryn
Phonetic: BRIN IPA: /ˈbrɪn/
Popularity of Bryn
Bryn peaked at #744 in 2011, when 370 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #2098, with 91 babies, so it's a far less common pick today.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1947–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Bryn mean?
Hill or mound. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bryn)
How do you pronounce Bryn?
Bryn is pronounced BRIN (IPA: /ˈbrɪn/).
Is Bryn a popular name right now?
Bryn peaked at #744 in 2011 and is ranked #2098 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1947–2024.)
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