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Bryson

“son of Brice”

About the name Bryson

Bryson is derived from the English surname meaning ‘son of Brice’, formed by adding ‘-son’ to Brice, a name borne by Saint Brice, a fifth-century bishop of Tours. As a surname it is known through Bill Bryson, the American-born writer of travel books such as A Walk in the Woods and Notes from a Small Island. Bryson is often used today as a first name for boys in English-speaking countries, especially the United States.

Meaning
son of Brice
Origin
English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
BRY-sun(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Bryson

  • Bryson Michael
  • Bryson James
  • Bryson Alexander
  • Bryson Daniel
  • Bryson Thomas

Questions about Bryson

What does Bryson mean?
Bryson is an English name meaning "son of Brice".
How do you pronounce Bryson?
Bryson is pronounced BRY-sun, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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