Bryan
bry-in
US Popularity:609
Origin:Irish
Meaning:High; Noble; Hill
Bryan is a boy’s name of Irish origin. The original spelling, Brian, gets its meaning from the Irish word brigonos, meaning “high” and “noble,” and bre meaning "hill." Most notably born by Brian Boru, the last high king of Ireland in the 11th century, this name can inspire baby to find their inner might and use it for good. While Brian remains the more popular spelling in Ireland, Bryan has taken off overseas and is certainly the go-to spelling in the US. For those wishing to honor their Irish heritage or simply wanting to instill strength and leadership in their little one, Bryan might just be the perfect name.
Famous People Named Bryan
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Bryan AdamsSinger
- Bryan BickellHockey Player
- Bryan CranstonTV Actor
- Luke BryanMusician
Common Nicknames for Bryan
Thought Bryan couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Bryan?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Bryan is currently #447 on The Bump
Boy:Bryan is currently #265 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Bryan is currently #609 in U.S. births
Boy:Bryan is currently #305 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#305
in 2023
- 14
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Bryan, January 2022
Behind the Name, Brian, June 2023
WordSense, Brian
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Brian
SurnameDB, Last name: Brian
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