TheNameDBByrne
MasculineMeaning
Derived from the Irish 'Ó Broin,' meaning descendant of Bran, where Bran means raven.
Etymology
The name comes from the Irish Gaelic 'Ó Broin,' with Bran being an ancient Irish name meaning raven. The surname was anglicized from the Irish patronymic form during the medieval period.
About the Name Byrne
Byrne is primarily an Irish surname but is occasionally used as a given name, particularly in Irish-American communities. It has strong historical roots in Irish Gaelic culture and represents one of the major Irish family names.