Bryant
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Riot, wild, spirited
Origin: English (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #1323 in 2025 with 146 babies born.
History: Bryant peaked in the 2000s. Kobe Bryant was one of basketball's greatest players — his tragic death in 2020 shook America. The surname-as-first-name honors Black Mamba's legacy.
Similar names: brant, bryan, bryana, bryanna, brandt, brantlee, brantley, brantly
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Bryant? About 1 in 22,798 babies born in 2025 were named Bryant, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bryant
What does the name Bryant mean?
Bryant means “Riot, wild, spirited” from English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Bryant?
Bryant has English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Riot, wild, spirited”.
How popular is Bryant?
Bryant ranked #1323 in 2025 — given to 146 babies that year.
When was Bryant most popular?
Bryant peaked in 1989 with 1,737 babies registered that year.
Is Bryant a boy or girl name?
Bryant is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bryants in registered births are male.
Is the name Bryant rising or falling in popularity?
Bryant has risen 13931 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15254 in 2020 to #1323 in 2025.
How long has Bryant been recorded?
Bryant appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.