Bryant
Bryant is of Celtic origin, derived from the Irish surname O'Brien, meaning 'strong' or 'virtuous.' It can also trace roots to the Old Breton name Briant, meaning 'noble' or 'high.'
Current Popularity
#1175 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Strong association with sports, particularly basketball
- •Works well in professional settings
- •Surname-as-first-name that feels established rather than trendy
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Bear Bryant
Legendary college football coach
Bryant McKinnie
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Statistics
51,550
Total births since 1880
1989
Peak year
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