Boyan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: High, noble, strong
Origin: Celtic/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #9851 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Bryan. Shares the meaning 'High, noble, strong.'
Similar names: bayan, bayani, bodyn, bohan, boman, bomani, boran, bowan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Boyan? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Boyan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Boyan
What does the name Boyan mean?
Boyan means “High, noble, strong” from Celtic/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Boyan?
Boyan has Celtic/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “High, noble, strong”.
How popular is Boyan?
Boyan ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Boyan most popular?
Boyan peaked in 2019 with 13 babies registered that year.
Is Boyan a boy or girl name?
Boyan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Boyans in registered births are male.
Is the name Boyan rising or falling in popularity?
Boyan has fallen 469 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9245 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Boyan been recorded?
Boyan appears in birth records across 13 years — from 2012 through 2025.