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.

Bryn Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1404 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Bryn

• 1404 Nameberry 2025
• 801 England 2019

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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

The name Bryn in Pop Culture

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