Bjorn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bjorn Name at a Glance

Name	Bjorn
Meaning	Bear. Famous bearer: Swedish tennis champion Bjorn Borg.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bjorn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bjorn means “Bear. Famous bearer: Swedish tennis champion Bjorn Borg”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bjorn Name Origin

Our database records Bjorn under Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bjorn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bjorn is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bjorn

When considering Bjorn for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.