Bryson

At a Glance: Name: Bryson – Meaning: son of Brice – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BRY-sun

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Bryson is a boy's name with English roots, originally a surname meaning "son of Brice." It's pronounced BRY-sun (IPA /ˈbraɪsən/), a simple, easy-to-say two-syllable name. SSA records for the name stretch all the way back to 1914, and it's currently among the classic, timeless names for boys.

Meaning & Origin of Bryson

Meaning: Son of brice.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Bryson

Phonetic: BRY-sun   IPA: /ˈbraɪsən/

Popularity of Bryson

Bryson peaked at #86 in 2017, when 4,677 boys were given the name, and has since cooled to #147 in 2024 with 2,469 babies named Bryson that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bryson mean?

Son of brice. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bryson)

How do you pronounce Bryson?

Bryson is pronounced BRY-sun (IPA: /ˈbraɪsən/).

Is Bryson a popular name right now?

Bryson peaked at #86 in 2017 and is ranked #147 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

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