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

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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.

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The name Bryn peaked for boys at #1594 in 1986. Bryn is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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

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Bryn is an up-and-coming gentle, yet substantial, Welsh name that would also be effective in the middle spot. In Wales it's a traditional boys' name, but it's far more popular for girls now in the US.
 Bryn entered the U.S. girls' popularity list in 1999 but is outranked by the Brynn spelling. Reality star Bethenny Frankel named her daughter Bryn in 2010.
 Trivia tidbit: Bryn Mawr college was the first institute of higher learning to offer graduate degrees to women.

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The name Bryn is currently ranked #965 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #744 in 2011. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in BRYN, BRYN, and BRYN. Bryn is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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