Bryant

Bryant is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 176 boys in the United States.

Bryant at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bryant

Bryant belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bryant first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #164 in 1988, and in 2024 176 babies received the name — 51,550 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bryant in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#164 in 1988
Peak year
1989
Babies named Bryant in 2024
176
Total since 1880
51,550

Bryant in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#4805 in 2012
Babies named Bryant in 2024
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bryant mean?

The meaning of Bryant is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bryant a boy or girl name?

Bryant is a boy name. In 2024, 176 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bryant?

Bryant comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bryant?

Bryant first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #164 in 1988, and 176 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].