Alfred vs Bruno

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian German French

✓ All Clear

Boy #703 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brown, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Old High German

German Italian Spanish Brazilian English

✓ All Clear

Alfred Rank #839

Bruno Rank #703

Bruno is more popular, ranked #703 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Alfred or Bruno more popular?

Bruno is more popular, ranked #703 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Bruno mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Bruno means "brown, dark-complexioned" (Old High German origin).

Are Alfred and Bruno boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Bruno is primarily a boy name.