The nameBrayan
Brayan is a spelling of Bryan, a boy's name of Celtic origin. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Celtic
Meaning
Brayan comes from Brian, linked to the Celtic bre, "hill, high", hence "noble".
Origin
Celtic, through the English Bryan. Brian Boru was High King of Ireland in the 11th century.
History
Brayan appeared in France in the mid 1980s and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Popularity of the name Brayan
Brayan in France
Brayan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,560 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Brayan. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Brayan in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 65 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Brayan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brayan mean?
Brayan comes from Brian, linked to the Celtic bre, "hill, high", hence "noble".
What is the origin of the name Brayan?
Celtic, through the English Bryan. Brian Boru was High King of Ireland in the 11th century.
Is Brayan a girl's or a boy's name?
Brayan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Brayan?
Variants and related names of Brayan include Brian.