What does Seren mean?
The modern Welsh word for 'star', a popular girls' name in Wales. (A separate Turkish surname Seren is unrelated.)
What does Bronwen mean?
Bronwen joins the Welsh for “breast” and “fair, blessed.”
Seren vs Bronwen
Which is more popular?
Seren is more popular than Bronwen today: about 50 US babies were given the name Seren in 2025, compared with 10 named Bronwen.
| Seren | Bronwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Star | Fair, blessed breast |
| Origin | welsh | Welsh |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | SEH-ren | BRON-wen |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1981 | 1941 |
| Peak year | 2016 (62) | 1980 (25) |
| In 2025 | 50 | 10 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Seren
Bronwen
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Seren | Bronwen |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 214 | 28 |
| 2010s | 471 | 69 |
| 2000s | 255 | 99 |
| 1990s | 62 | 101 |
| 1980s | 24 | 126 |
| 1970s | 0 | 189 |
| 1960s | 0 | 111 |
| 1950s | 0 | 67 |
| 1940s | 0 | 82 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Seren or Bronwen more popular?
Seren is more popular than Bronwen today: about 50 US babies were given the name Seren in 2025, compared with 10 named Bronwen.
What is the difference between Seren and Bronwen?
Seren means Star (welsh origin), while Bronwen means Fair, blessed breast (Welsh origin).
Which name is older, Seren or Bronwen?
In US records, Seren first appears in 1981 and Bronwen in 1941, so Bronwen has the longer recorded history.