Berlyn
Meaning
"from Berlin; swamp, marsh (Slavic root of Berlin)"
Origin: Slavic via German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,936
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Berly, Lyn, Bea
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from Berlin; swamp, marsh (Slavic root of Berlin)"
Origin: Slavic via German
"king"
Origin: Spanish
Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #5936 for Berlyn.
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Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Berlyn at #5936 in the United States.
Berlyn means "from Berlin; swamp, marsh (Slavic root of Berlin)" (Slavic via German origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).
Berlyn is primarily a girl name. Rey is primarily a boy name.