Beirne - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Beirne \be(ir)-ne\ is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "bear". The name is used in Irish Gaelic.

For more information, see also the related name Burns.

Baby names that sound like Beirne are Berne, Beirnie and Beirney. Other similar baby names are Hearne, Benne, Berke, Berle, Bern, Berny, Bernie, Bernt, Bernd, Birney, Birny, Birnie, Bjorne, Bjarne, Bourne, Burne, Borne, Boine, Byrne, Bernet, Kairne, Cairne, Herne, Kearne, Keirone, Nairne and Verne.

Beirne is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Beirne. Click here to compare Beirne with related baby names.