Bryan: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Bryan | Boys
Origin of the name Brian:
Irish name of uncertain etymology. It is generally thought to be of Celtic origin, but its meaning is disputed. Some believe it to be derived from the root bri (force, strength), brîgh (valor, strength), or bruaich (a hill, steep, high). The name was introduced to different parts of England in the Middle Ages by Scandinavians from Ireland and by Bretons from Brittany. Var: Brien, Bryan. Short: Bri.
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Bryan Adams, Bryan Singer, Bryan White
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Current Popularity of Bryan by State
Global Popularity of the Name Bryan
- #82 in United States
- #124 in Canada (Quebec)
- #188 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #332 in Scotland
