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Name Origin

Bryan is a masculine given name of Irish origin. It is a variant of the name Brian, which means 'strong,' 'noble,' or 'virtuous.'

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Famous People

Bryan Adams (1959-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Multiple Grammy Award nominations
  • Billboard Music Awards
  • Juno Awards

Bryan Cranston (1956-)

Actor

  • Four Primetime Emmy Awards for his role as Walter White in Breaking Bad
  • Tony Award
  • Screen Actors Guild Award

Bryan Singer (1965-)

Film director

  • Directed X-Men films and other popular blockbusters
  • Nominated for Academy Awards and Golden Globes

Bryan Ferry (1945-)

Singer, songwriter, and musician

  • Frontman of Roxy Music
  • Successful solo career

Bryan Robson (1957-)

Footballer (retired) and manager

  • Legendary Manchester United midfielder
  • England captain