Bruno
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Brown, armored warrior
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #740 in 2025 with 351 babies born.
History: Bruno is a Germanic name derived from 'brun,' meaning brown or armored. It was borne by several medieval saints and Holy Roman Emperor Otto I's brother Bruno. It is popular in German, Italian, and Latin American cultures.
Famous people named Bruno: Bruno Mars (singer), Bruno Fernandes (footballer)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Bruno? About 1 in 9,483 babies born in 2025 were named Bruno, or roughly 1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bruno
What does the name Bruno mean?
Bruno means “Brown, armored warrior” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Bruno?
Bruno has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Brown, armored warrior”.
How popular is Bruno?
Bruno ranked #740 in 2025 — given to 351 babies that year.
When was Bruno most popular?
Bruno peaked in 2022 with 448 babies registered that year.
Is Bruno a boy or girl name?
Bruno is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Brunos in registered births are male.
Is the name Bruno rising or falling in popularity?
Bruno has fallen 28 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #712 in 2020 to #740 in 2025.
How long has Bruno been recorded?
Bruno appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.