Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Danish [in turn from Old Norse] or from Icelandic, Norwegian, or Swedish
Bjorn is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, from the Old Norse björn meaning 'bear.' Bears were among the most revered animals in Norse culture, associated with strength, courage, and warrior spirit. Björn was a common Viking-age name, carried by Norse kings and heroes across Scandinavia.
Bjorn has an unmistakably Scandinavian identity — crisp, Northern, and Viking-cool. Tennis legend Björn Borg made it synonymous with athletic genius and icy composure in the 1970s. ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus gave it pop music royalty status. For parents with Scandinavian heritage or simply a love of Norse culture, Bjorn is the real thing.