Bryan name meaning
384k
in the U.S.
since 1880
57k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Bryan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Ghana says the name Bryan means "Noble, charming, strong and brave".
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Bryan means "Noble brave and strong" and is of English origin.
- 3 people from Florida, U.S. agree the name Bryan is of English origin and means "Immortal God".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Bryan is of Irish origin and means "Noble".
- A user from Colombia says the name Bryan is of Gaelic origin and means "'High' or 'Noble'".
- According to a user from Jamaica, the name Bryan is of English origin and means "Charming and respectful".
- A submission from Australia says the name Bryan means "Strength and honour".
- According to a user from Maryland, U.S., the name Bryan means "Handsome".
- A town of east central Texas
- United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)
- A male given name from Irish, a less common Alternative spelling of Brian.
- A patronymic surname derived from Brian.
- A city, the county seat of Williams County, Ohio.
- A city, the county seat of Brazos County, Texas.
Notable Persons Named Bryan
Notable Persons Named Bryan
Bryan Cranston is an actor, voice actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He was most active from 1980 to present. Bryan was born on March 7th, 1956 in Hollywood, California, U.S.A.
Bryan Adams is a singer-songwriter, photographer, and philanthropist. His ongoing career started in 1976. Bryan was given the name Bryan Guy Adams on November 5th, 1959 in Kingston, Ontario.
James was given the name Bryan Matthew Sevilla on February 7th, 1986 in Los Angeles County, California.
Bryan Singer is a film director, film producer, writer, and actor. He was most prominent from 1988 to present. Bryan was born on September 17th, 1965 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Bryan Lourd is a talent agent and business executive. Bryan was given the name Bryan William Lourd on November 5th, 1960 in New Iberia, Louisiana.
Birdman is a hip hop music musician. He was most active from 1992 to present. Birdman was given the name Bryan Williams on February 15th, 1969. Birdman is also known as Baby and B-32.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Bryan
Notable Persons With the Last Name Bryan
Daniel Bryan is a wrestler. Daniel was born on May 22nd, 1981 in Aberdeen, Washington, United States.
Luke Bryan is a country music and bro-country musician. He was most prominent from 2006 to present. Luke was given the name Thomas Luther Bryan on July 17th, 1976 in Leesburg, Georgia, United States.
William J. Bryan was a United States Secretary of State. William was born on March 19th, 1860 in Salem, Illinois. He died on July 26th, 1925.
Zachery Ty Bryan is an actor and producer. He has had major accomplishments since 1990. Zachery was born Zachery Ty Bryan on October 9th, 1981 in Aurora, Colorado, U.S.
Sabrina Bryan is a contemporary r&b, hip hop music, pop music, and dance-pop singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, author, choreographer, fashion designer, television personality, dance, actor, choreography, fashion design, and celebrity. Her ongoing career started in 1996. Sabrina was given the name Reba Sabrina Hinojos on September 16th, 1984 in Yorba Linda, California, U.S.
Bob Bryan is a tennis player. Bob was born on April 29th, 1978 in Camarillo, California, U.S.
- Michael Raven
- David BryanMusician
- Mike BryanTennis Player
- Elephant ManMusician
- Arthur Q. BryanActor
- Misha BMusician
- Jane BryanActress
- Richard BryanGovernor of Nevada
- Charles W. BryanGovernor of Nebraska
- Jimmy BryanFormula One Racer
- Astrid BryanModel
- Julien Bryan
- George Bryan
- Mark Bryan
Common last names for Bryan
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Bryan | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 81.33% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 11.79% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.63% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.77% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.83% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Bryan
People with the last name Bryan are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Bryan
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| #56 | Last Name First Names |
| #5 | Unique Boy Names |