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At a Glance: Name: Bruno – Meaning: brown – Origin: Germanic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BROO-noh
Bruno is a Germanic name that simply means brown. It's pronounced BROO-noh, and it has an old-fashioned, well-traveled feel to it — the kind of name that sounds like it's been passed down through generations in more than one country.
Meaning & Origin of Bruno
Meaning: Brown.
Origin: Germanic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bruno
Phonetic: BROO-noh IPA: /ˈbruːnoʊ/
Popularity of Bruno
Bruno reached its highest point back in 1915, ranking #259 with 348 baby boys given the name. In 2024, it ranked #701, with 381 babies named Bruno.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Bruno mean?
Brown. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bruno)
How do you pronounce Bruno?
Bruno is pronounced BROO-noh (IPA: /ˈbruːnoʊ/).
Is Bruno a popular name right now?
Bruno peaked at #259 in 1915 and is ranked #701 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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