Full of sorrow or noise
Drystan is a Welsh variation of the name Tristan. While often associated with the Latin 'tristis' meaning sad, its Celtic roots likely stem from 'drest,' meaning riot or tumult. It is most famous for its connection to the Arthurian legend of Tristan and Iseult.
Less common today
Drystan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,591 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A knight of the Round Table in various Welsh adaptations of Arthurian legend · Welsh Arthurian Cycle
