A masculine given name of Celtic origin, also used as a surname, meaning 'noble' or 'strong'.
From Old Celtic brigonos meaning 'high, noble', related to the Irish name Brian. The name was borne by Brian Boru, the famous High King of Ireland, and entered English through Norman French as Bryan.
The name Bryan/Brian has been consistently popular for over a millennium, surviving the transition from Celtic to Norman to modern English. It's one of the few names that has maintained its aristocratic connotations across multiple cultures and languages.
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