Bjorn

At a Glance: Name: Bjorn – Meaning: bear – Origin: Old Norse (via Swedish/Danish/Norwegian/Icelandic Björn/Bjørn) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BYORN

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Bjorn is pronounced BYORN, and its meaning is refreshingly simple: bear. The name has Old Norse roots, arriving in English by way of the Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic forms Björn and Bjørn, and it carries a bold, adventurous feel that travels well across cultures.

Meaning & Origin of Bjorn

Meaning: Bear.

Origin: Old Norse (via Swedish/Danish/Norwegian/Icelandic Björn/Bjørn).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Bjorn

Phonetic: BYORN   IPA: /ˈbjɔːrn/

Popularity of Bjorn

Bjorn has held steady as an uncommon pick for boys: 330 babies received the name in 2024, ranking #767, close to its high point of 327 babies (rank #766) back in 2021, based on Social Security data stretching back to 1925.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1925–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bjorn mean?

Bear. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bjorn)

How do you pronounce Bjorn?

Bjorn is pronounced BYORN (IPA: /ˈbjɔːrn/).

Is Bjorn a popular name right now?

Bjorn is near its all-time peak (#766 in 2021), ranked #767 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1925–2024.)

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