Bryant

Meaning of Bryant

It means "strong", "virtuous", or "honorable". It can also mean "high" or "noble".

Bryant has Celtic roots — browse every Celtic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bryant

After ranking as high as #303 in 2001, Bryant has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Bryant

• Kobe Bryant
  Professional basketball player
• William Cullen Bryant
  American Romantic poet
• Bryant Gumbel
  American television journalist
• Bryant Reeves
  Former professional basketball player
• Bryant McKinnie
  Former NFL player

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Questions about the name Bryant

What does the name Bryant mean?

Bryant means it means "strong", "virtuous", or "honorable". it can also mean "high" or "noble", and it comes from Celtic origins.

Is Bryant a boy's or a girl's name?

Bryant is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bryant?

Bryant did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Bryant most popular?

Bryant peaked at #303 in 2001.