Bryan
Bryan is a variant spelling of Brian, from the Celtic "bre" (hill, high) — meaning high or noble. William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925), the politician who ran for president three times and argued against evolution in the Scopes Monkey Trial, is the most famous American bearer. Bryan was a top-100 American name from 1960 to 2000, peaking at #48 in 1985. Bryan is a male name of Celtic origin that means "High, noble (variant of Brian)". Brisk, Irish, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Bryans tend to be capable. US peaked #48 in 1985. Now top 300. Well-known people named Bryan include William Jennings Bryan (politician), Bryan Cranston (actor), Bryan (variant of Brian). Common variations and related forms of Bryan include Brian (variant), Brien (variant), Bryant (related).