Bryan is a masculine given name. It is a variant spelling of the masculine given name Brian.
Origin and meaning
The given name Brian is a variant of the given name Bryan. This name is thought to be derived from an Old Celtic language word meaning "high", or "noble".
Early examples of the name are found among both the Breton people as Bryan, and among the Irish as as Brian.
In 2009, the names Brandon and Bryan were ranked as the 15th most common names for male twins, according to Social Security number applications for births.
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