Bristol

Pronunciation: [ br-IHST-uhl ]

Boy Name #10,438 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bristol is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-IHST-uhl.

Parents who love the name Bristol often also consider Bridget, Bruce, Bryant .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #10,438
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Brison #4753

Nicknames

Bri Bry Briie Brisie

Also a Girl Name

Bristol is also used as a girl name, ranked #635.

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Similar Names

Bridget Bruce Bryant Bruno Brad Bradford Bradley Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bristol

Is Bristol a boy or girl name?

Bristol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10438. As a girl name, it is ranked #635. Bristol is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Bristol?

Bristol is pronounced br-IHST-uhl.

How popular is the name Bristol?

Bristol is currently ranked #10438 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Bristol?

Common nicknames for Bristol include Bri, Bry, Briie, and Brisie.

Is Bristol a common or rare name?

Bristol is an uncommon name, ranked #10438 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bristol

Bristol is a boy name .

Is Bristol a boy or girl name? Bristol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,438 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #635. Bristol is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bristol is currently ranked #10,438 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Bristol include Bri, Bry, Briie, and Brisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Bristol include Brison . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.