Bruno: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BROO-noh · 2 syllables
Bruno means “brown”, from Germanic and Italian.
From Italian, German etc continental European Bruno, name of medieval Italian and German saints and royalty, Latinized form of Old High German brun (“brown”), from Proto-West Germanic *brun. The surname is mostly borrowed from Italian Bruno. Doublet of Brown.
- Meaning
- brown
- Origin
- Germanic, Italian
- Pronunciation
- BROO-noh
- US rank (2025)
- #740
- US babies a year
- about 392 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1910
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Bruno?
Bruno was the #740 name in the US in 2025, given to 351 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1910.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #740 |
| England & Wales | #402 |
| Scotland | #599 |
| Ireland | #551 |
| Norway | #448 |
| Canada | #917 |
How old are people named Bruno?
Half of US adults named Bruno are older than 37; most are between 19 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Bruno
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Bruno have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Bruno
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Bruno
What does the name Bruno mean?
Bruno means “brown”. It comes from Germanic and Italian.
How do you pronounce Bruno?
Bruno is pronounced BROO-noh.
How popular is the name Bruno?
Bruno was the #740 name in the US in 2025, given to 351 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1910.
How old are people named Bruno?
Half of US adults named Bruno are older than 37. Most are between 19 and 81.