Gender: Boy
Meaning: High, noble, strong
Origin: Celtic/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #305 in 2024 with 1,105 babies born.
History: Bryan is a variant spelling of Brian, derived from the Old Celtic 'brigh,' meaning high or noble. It was associated with Brian Boru, High King of Ireland in the 11th century. Bryan became a popular spelling variant in the United States in the 20th century.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Bryan? About 1 in 3,012 babies born in 2024 were named Bryan, or roughly 3 per day in the United States.
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