Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Settlement near a bridge, Bridge Place
Pronunciation: BRIS-tuhl, /ˈbrɪs.təl/, B R IH S T AH L
Popularity Rank: #128,008
Derived from the Old English words 'brycg' meaning 'bridge' and 'stow' meaning 'place'. It refers to a settlement near a bridge.
The name Bristol is of English origin and means Settlement near a bridge, Bridge Place. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Bristol is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Nigeria, and 30 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: BRIS-tuhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbrɪs.təl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B R IH S T AH L
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Bristol is recorded 172 times globally, ranking it as the 128,008th most common name worldwide.
Bristol is most prevalent in United States of America, with 57 occurrences, making it the 25,728th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Bristol is found among 1 in every 18273 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #25,728 | 1 : 31,739 |
| United Kingdom | #14,620 | 1 : 18,273 |
| Nigeria | #20,204 | 1 : 50,420 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bristol from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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