English · Boy name
Bryant
“strong, high”
About the name Bryant
Bryant is a masculine given name and surname of English origin, derived from the Old Breton name Brient, which means ‘strong’ or ‘high.’ The name is related to Brian and was introduced to England by Breton followers of William the Conqueror. Bryant originally appeared as a surname before being adopted as a given name. Notable bearers of the surname include Kobe Bryant, the celebrated NBA player, and William Cullen Bryant, an influential American poet and journalist.
- Meaning
- strong, high
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BRY-uhnt(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Bryant
- Bryant James
- Bryant Alexander
- Bryant Michael
- Bryant Thomas
- Bryant Lee
Questions about Bryant
- What does Bryant mean?
- Bryant is an English name meaning "strong, high".
- How do you pronounce Bryant?
- Bryant is pronounced BRY-uhnt, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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