Noble, strong, or virtuous
Bryon is a variant of the name Brian, which is derived from the Old Celtic word 'bre' meaning hill or high. It carries the connotation of someone who is noble or high-born. While the 'Brian' spelling is more common, this version gained some popularity in the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Bryon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #693 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional ice hockey player
NBA basketball player
Canadian Member of Parliament
