Bruno

Bruno is a Germanic boy's name. A Germanic name meaning "brown" or "armor". Its compact form has a strong yet friendly quality.

How popular is Bruno in the United States?

In 2024, 381 boys in the United States were named Bruno, making it the 701st most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 671st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 448 births.

Records for Bruno go back to 1880, and 18,521 babies have been given the name since.

What Bruno means and where it comes from

A Germanic name meaning "brown" or "armor". Its compact form has a strong yet friendly quality.

Bruno is of Germanic origin, described as international in style.

Is Bruno a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 381 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Bruno

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bruno mean?

A Germanic name meaning "brown" or "armor". Its compact form has a strong yet friendly quality.

Where does the name Bruno come from?

Bruno is of Germanic origin, and is usually described as international in style.

How popular is Bruno in the United States?

In 2024, 381 boys in the United States were named Bruno, making it the 701st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Bruno a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 381 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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