What does Bryn mean?
Bryn means “hill” in Welsh.
What does Emrys mean?
Emrys is the Welsh form of Ambrose, from the Greek for “immortal.”
Bryn vs Emrys
Which is more popular?
Emrys is more popular than Bryn today: about 157 US babies were given the name Emrys in 2025, compared with 12 named Bryn.
| Bryn | Emrys | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Hill | Immortal |
| Origin | Welsh | Welsh |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | BRIN | EM-ris |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1947 | 1997 |
| Peak year | 1990 (45) | 2024 (185) |
| In 2025 | 12 | 157 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bryn
Emrys
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bryn | Emrys |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 83 | 741 |
| 2010s | 153 | 542 |
| 2000s | 162 | 22 |
| 1990s | 261 | 5 |
| 1980s | 295 | 0 |
| 1970s | 181 | 0 |
| 1960s | 132 | 0 |
| 1950s | 54 | 0 |
| 1940s | 8 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bryn or Emrys more popular?
Emrys is more popular than Bryn today: about 157 US babies were given the name Emrys in 2025, compared with 12 named Bryn.
What is the difference between Bryn and Emrys?
Bryn means Hill (Welsh origin), while Emrys means Immortal (Welsh origin).
Which name is older, Bryn or Emrys?
In US records, Bryn first appears in 1947 and Emrys in 1997, so Bryn has the longer recorded history.