Bronx

Bronx Meaning & Origin

About Bronx
The name "Bronx" is derived from the Dutch word "Bronck" which means "swamp" or "marshland." It refers to the geographical characteristics of the area, as the Bronx was originally a wetland region in New York City. The name has come to represent the borough of the Bronx, known for its diverse communities, rich history, and cultural significance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bronx are male.

Bronx Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 13.79% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AA1 NG K S
🌐 IPA
/brɑŋks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bronx in Braille

Here's how to represent Bronx in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Bronx in braille

How to Spell the Name Bronx in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Bronx using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bronx in sign language

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