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