Brayan
Brayan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “Noble, high”, pronounced BRY-ahn. It ranked #768 in the United States in 2025, given to 334 babies, and peaked at #294 in 2006. Common nicknames: Bray, Bri.
How popular is Brayan in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Brayan mean, and where does it come from?
Brayan is the Latin American Spanish spelling of Brian, the Irish name borne by Brian Boru, the high king who broke Viking power at Clontarf in 1014, and usually read as "noble" or "high." English-language films and footballers carried Brian into Spanish-speaking countries in the late twentieth century, where it was respelled to match Spanish orthography — Brayan, Braian, Brajan. The result is a name that looks new and is a thousand years old. It entered the US top thousand in 1996 and remains most common in families with roots in Colombia, Honduras and Mexico.
How is Brayan used around the world?
Brayan is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Brayan?
Famous People Named Brayan
- Brayan Perea — Colombian footballer
- Brayan Beckeles — Honduran international footballer
- Brayan Cortés — Chilean international goalkeeper
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Brayan mean?
Brayan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning "Noble, high." Brayan is the Latin American Spanish spelling of Brian, the Irish name borne by Brian Boru, the high king who broke Viking power at Clontarf in 1014, and usually read as "noble" or "high." English-language films and footballers carried Brian into Spanish-speaking countries in the late twentieth century, where it was respelled to match Spanish orthography — Brayan, Braian, Brajan.
How do you pronounce Brayan?
Brayan is pronounced BRY-ahn. Common variations include Brian, Braian, Bryan.
Is Brayan a boy name?
Yes, Brayan is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Bray, Bri.