Bruno
Bruno: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɹunoʊ/
Meaning and origin of Bruno
Root meaning: “brown”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Italian, German etc continental European Bruno, name of medieval Italian and German saints and royalty, Latinized form of Old High German brūn (“brown”), from Proto-West Germanic *brūn. The surname is mostly borrowed from Italian Bruno. Doublet of Brown.
How popular is Bruno?
Since 1880, 18,875 boys in the U.S. have been named Bruno. Its highest rank for boys was #259 in 1915. In 2025 it ranked #740 for boys, with 351 babies given the name.
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Bruno FAQ
What does the name Bruno mean?
Bruno traces back to a root meaning "brown". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Italian, German etc continental European Bruno, name of medieval Italian and German saints and royalty, Latinized form of Old High German brūn (“brown”), from Proto-West Germanic *brūn. The surname is mostly borrowed from Italian Bruno. Doublet of Brown.
What is the origin of the name Bruno?
Bruno is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Bruno?
Since 1880, 18,875 boys in the U.S. have been named Bruno. Its highest rank for boys was #259 in 1915. In 2025 it ranked #740 for boys, with 351 babies given the name.
Is Bruno a boy or girl name?
Bruno is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 18,875 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.