Meaning
strong, brave
Origin
Bryan is a name of Old Irish origin, rooted in celtic tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (CL, CO, CR, EC, FR, GB, GT, IT, MX, MY, PE, SV, US).
Style
- traditional
- warrior
- masculine
- strong
- classic
- international
Famous people named Bryan
- Bryan of Brackenbury
- Bryan Cranston
- Bryân of Ceredigion
- Bryan of Brittany
- Bryan of Braose
- Bryan Ferry (musician)
Variations
Brian, Brendan, Brion, Bryon, Björn, Brünn, Brünnó
Popularity
Bryan appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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