Bruno - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Bruno \b-ru-no\ is pronounced BROO-noh. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "brown". Used as a name in the ruling families of Germany during the Middle Ages. Saint Bruno (10th century) was the founder of the Carthusian order of monks. Literary: use in the English-speaking world from the end of the 19th century may have been inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Sylvie and Bruno" (1889). Orchestral conductor Bruno Walter; actor Bruno Kirby.

Bruno has 3 variant forms: Bruin, Bruino and Brunon.

For more information, see also the related name Lebrun.

Baby names that sound like Bruno are Brann, Bran, Bren, Brenn, Briano, Bron and Bryn.

Bruno is a common 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 Bruno. Click here to compare Bruno with related baby names.