What does Bryn mean?
Bryn means “hill” in Welsh.
What does Deian mean?
Deian is a Welsh form of David, “beloved.”
Bryn vs Deian
Which is more popular?
Bryn is more popular than Deian today: about 12 US babies were given the name Bryn in 2025, compared with 0 named Deian.
| Bryn | Deian | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Hill | Beloved |
| Origin | Welsh | Welsh |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | BRIN | DAY-an |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1947 | 2017 |
| Peak year | 1990 (45) | 2023 (13) |
| In 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bryn
Deian
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bryn | Deian |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 83 | 41 |
| 2010s | 153 | 10 |
| 2000s | 162 | 0 |
| 1990s | 261 | 0 |
| 1980s | 295 | 0 |
| 1970s | 181 | 0 |
| 1960s | 132 | 0 |
| 1950s | 54 | 0 |
| 1940s | 8 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bryn or Deian more popular?
Bryn is more popular than Deian today: about 12 US babies were given the name Bryn in 2025, compared with 0 named Deian.
What is the difference between Bryn and Deian?
Bryn means Hill (Welsh origin), while Deian means Beloved (Welsh origin).
Which name is older, Bryn or Deian?
In US records, Bryn first appears in 1947 and Deian in 2017, so Bryn has the longer recorded history.