What does Eira mean?
Eira is the Welsh word for “snow.”
What does Bronwen mean?
Bronwen joins the Welsh for “breast” and “fair, blessed.”
Eira vs Bronwen
Which is more popular?
Eira is more popular than Bronwen today: about 116 US babies were given the name Eira in 2025, compared with 10 named Bronwen.
| Eira | Bronwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Snow | Fair, blessed breast |
| Origin | Welsh | Welsh |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | AY-rah | BRON-wen |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1979 | 1941 |
| Peak year | 2025 (116) | 1980 (25) |
| In 2025 | 116 | 10 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Eira
Bronwen
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Eira | Bronwen |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 474 | 28 |
| 2010s | 321 | 69 |
| 2000s | 51 | 99 |
| 1990s | 11 | 101 |
| 1980s | 16 | 126 |
| 1970s | 5 | 189 |
| 1960s | 0 | 111 |
| 1950s | 0 | 67 |
| 1940s | 0 | 82 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eira or Bronwen more popular?
Eira is more popular than Bronwen today: about 116 US babies were given the name Eira in 2025, compared with 10 named Bronwen.
What is the difference between Eira and Bronwen?
Eira means Snow (Welsh origin), while Bronwen means Fair, blessed breast (Welsh origin).
Which name is older, Eira or Bronwen?
In US records, Eira first appears in 1979 and Bronwen in 1941, so Bronwen has the longer recorded history.