Gender: Male
Origin: Norse
Meaning: Norse name meaning 'bear', symbolizing strength, courage
Pronunciation: byorn, /bjuːrn/
Popularity Rank: #4,345
Björn is a name of Norse origin meaning 'bear'. In Norse mythology, the bear symbolizes strength, courage, and protection. It is a popular name in Scandinavian countries.
The name Björn is of Norse origin and means Norse name meaning 'bear', symbolizing strength, courage, and protection.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Björn is commonly found in Germany, Sweden, Netherlands, and 49 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: byorn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /bjuːrn/
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At NamesLook, the name Björn is recorded 13,802 times globally, ranking it as the 4,345th most common name worldwide.
Björn is most prevalent in Germany, with 7,575 occurrences, making it the 156th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Björn is found among 1 in every 25 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #156 | 1 : 48 |
| Sweden | #40 | 1 : 25 |
| Netherlands | #1,059 | 1 : 511 |
| Belgium | #1,030 | 1 : 600 |
| Switzerland | #831 | 1 : 638 |
| Finland | #736 | 1 : 616 |
| Austria | #910 | 1 : 763 |
| Iceland | #28 | 1 : 77 |
| United States of America | #24,169 | 1 : 29,179 |
| Norway | #1,027 | 1 : 1,562 |
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