Bjorn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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Bjorn, with its Scandinavian and Old Norse roots, could be the cutest name ever for a lovable little boy. Despite his moniker, which means “bear,” this little one will be anything but grizzly. Famous Bjorns like tennis great Björn Borg and ABBA legend Björn Ulvaeus were instrumental in bringing babies into the world. Who better to encourage the future leader than one of these famous Bjorns? The first king of Norway was also named Bjorn, so there are plenty of historical examples.

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Similar Names like Bjorn

Discover other baby names to add to your Favorites list by looking into options that have a sound that is similar to others you’ve found.

  • Orrin
  • Sven
  • Harald
  • Byron
  • Baron
  • Warren
  • Vidar
  • Odin
  • Gunnar
  • Rolf
  • Magnus
  • Boris
  • Henrik
  • Oren
  • Leif
  • Thorin
  • Torben
  • Viggo
  • Soren
  • Lauryn

Parents Who Like the Name Bjorn Also Like:

  • Rolf
  • Stellan
  • Torsten
  • Anders
  • Finn
  • Odin
  • Sven
  • Kai
  • Lars
  • Nils
  • Gunnar
  • Harald
  • Erik
  • Ingmar
  • Henrik
  • Leif
  • Arvid
  • Axel
  • Thor
  • Magnus

Sibling Name Ideas

Are you trying to find a sibling name for Bjorn? Great choices include the following:

  • Bo
  • Vivica
  • Hagan
  • Krystiana
  • Rayne
  • Jorgen
  • Kristof
  • Ander
  • Boote
  • Holger
  • Jack
  • Freya
  • Chloe
  • Steffon
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