High, noble, or exalted
Brydan is a modern variant of the name Braden or Brendan. It likely derives from the Celtic word 'bre', meaning hill or high place, which evolved into meanings associated with nobility and strength. As a contemporary spelling, it offers a unique twist on more established Irish and English surnames.
Less common today
Brydan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,599 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
