High, noble, or strong
Briyan is a modern phonetic variant of the traditional Irish name Brian. It is derived from the Old Celtic element 'bre', which signifies a hill or high place, metaphorically extending to mean nobility or strength. While the spelling is rare, it retains the deep historical roots of the legendary High King of Ireland, Brian Boru.
Less common today
Briyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,399 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
