Brayan has an upbeat feel in comparison to the more traditional Brian. This baby name is either originates from Spanish culture or from America in the 1990s. Either way, it is a top 900 name in the United States as of 2020.
Meaning of the name Brayan:
American: invented name
Spanish: high, noble
Origin of the name Brayan:
The baby name Brayan is likely the Spanish variation of the name Brian. With this in mind, it would come from the Celtic words “bre.” Some, however, believe that it is a name invented in America to be a variation of the name Brian.
Symbolism of the name Brayan:
In Spanish, the baby name Brayan means “high” or “noble” because it has the same meaning as Brian. The Celtic word “bre” means “hill,” which relates to the word “high.”
Style of the name Brayan:
Traditional or modern depending on the origin
Gender of the name Brayan:
Brayan is a unique baby name commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries for boys.
Pronunciation of the name Brayan:
BRA-yan
Number of syllables in the name Brayan:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Brayan:
Brayan feels modern and trendy. It is a kind baby name for boys.
Alternative spellings for the name Brayan:
- Brayen
- Brayin
- Braean
- Braein
- Braen
Nicknames for the name Brayan:
Popularity of the name Brayan:
The baby name Brayan has been a top 1,000 name in America since 1996 when it was rank 844. The name was a top 400 name from 2002 to 2010, with a top 300 spot in 2006 at rank 294. As of 2020, Brayan is rank 853.
Related names for the name Brayan:
Great middle names for Brayan and their meanings:
- Erik (forever ruler, always ruler)
- Anthony (priceless one, highly praiseworthy)
- Dexter (right-handed, fortunate)
- Javier (castle, new house)
- Adam (son of the red earth)
- Maxwell (great stream)
- Elias (Lord is my God)
- David (beloved)
Famous people with the name Brayan:
- Brayan Pena (baseball player in Cuba)
- Brayan Beckeles (soccer player)
- Brayan Angulo (soccer player)
- Brayan de la Torre (soccer player)
- Brayan Villarreal (baseball player in Venezuela)
Brayans in popular culture:
There are no fictional references to the baby name Brayan.