Bryan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bryan Name at a Glance

Name	Bryan
Meaning	Brought to England by the Breton companions of William the Conqueror, this name is originally derived from the Irish word for hill. Popular variant of Brian.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bryan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bryan means “Brought to England by the Breton companions of William the Conqueror, this name is originally derived from the Irish word for hill. Popular variant of Brian”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bryan Name Origin

Our database records Bryan under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bryan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bryan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bryan

When considering Bryan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.