[/b]Bryan[/b] is a first name of Irish origin. The name Bryan is a variation of the original Irish name Brian (with the same pronunciation), and is a very common first name in Ireland as well as many English speaking countries.

The name Bryan is of Celtic origin and its meaning may be "hill" or "strong, noble, and high." There is no strong evidence regarding any potential origin, only conjecture, although the Gaelic word "brígh"/"brěgh" ("context", "elixir", "essence", "interpretation", "meaning", "pith", "significance") offer a possible root. Bryan means a matter strength and honor.