Bryson

Meaning of Bryson

This name comes from an old English surname. It means 'son of Brice,' referring to someone whose father was named Brice.

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Popularity of Bryson

Bryson has held fairly steady, sitting around #152 in 2025 after peaking at #86 in 2017.

Notable people named Bryson

• Bryson Tiller
  Grammy-nominated R&B singer
• Bryson DeChambeau
  Professional golfer, major winner
• Bryson Cox
  Australian actor, TV star
• Bryson Stott
  Major League Baseball player
• Bryson Burroughs
  American artist, illustrator

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Questions about the name Bryson

What does the name Bryson mean?

Bryson means this name comes from an old english surname. it means 'son of brice,' referring to someone whose father was named brice, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Bryson?

In 2025, Bryson ranked #152 for boys, down from #147 the year before.

When was Bryson most popular?

Bryson peaked at #86 in 2017.