Bryn

BRIN
Welsh
"hill"

Bryn Origin and Meaning

The name Bryn is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "hill".

The simple and attractive Bryn is well used for boys in Wales, and does have a history as a male name in the US, although both Bryn and Brynn are currently far more popular for girls.

Fans of British TV sitcom Gavin and Stacey will recognize it as the name of Stacey's lovable and eccentric uncle, played by Rob Brydon.

# 1910 on Nameberry

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Famous People Named Bryn

  • Bryn Renner
    American arena football player
  • Bryn Haworth
    English Christian singer,songwriter
  • Brynley William "Bryn" Allen
    Welsh footballer
  • Bryn Terfel (Jones)
    Welsh operatic bass,baritone
  • Bryn Jack Hargreaves
    English rugby union player
  • Bryn Kenney
    American professional poker player
  • Bryn Mickle
    editor of The Flint Journal

Bryn in Pop Culture

  • Uncle Bryn
    character on TV's "Gavin & Stacey"