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Bryan is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Brian, based on the usual spelling of the surname that is derived from the name." It ranked #336 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Brian, based on the usual spelling of the surname that is derived from the name. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Bryan ranked #336 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #336 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bryan mean?
Behind the Name does not give Bryan a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Brian, based on the usual spelling of the surname that is.
Is Bryan a popular name?
Bryan ranked #336 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Bryan a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Bryan appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Bryan — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
