Byrne

Byrne Meaning & Origin

About Byrne
The name "Byrne" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Ó Broin," meaning "descendant of Bran." It is a surname that is primarily associated with Ireland. The name has ancient roots and is believed to have originated from a personal name meaning "raven" or "crow." In Irish mythology, the raven was considered a symbol of wisdom and protection. As a surname, Byrne often signifies a family's ancestral connection to someone named Bran or their association with the qualities attributed to the raven, such as intelligence and foresight.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Byrne are male.

Byrne Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 N
🌐 IPA
/bərn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Byrne in Braille

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

The name Byrne in braille

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

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

The name Byrne in sign language

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