Strong, virtuous, and honorable
Bryant is a surname-turned-given-name derived from the Old Celtic name Brian. It signifies high status and strength, often associated with nobility and moral excellence. While historically popular as a surname, it has a long-standing presence as a classic masculine first name in the United States.
Less common today
Bryant isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #204 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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