Bryn is a Welsh word name that means "hill" and is traditionally a boys' name in Wales, but in the United States it is given mainly to girls, often as a sleeker spelling of Brynn. Its one syllable puts it in the company of Quinn, Wren and Blair. Bryn entered the US top 1000 in 2004, peaked at number 744 in 2011 and has since drifted to number 2021 in 2025.