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Bryson

Boy name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Bryson: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2017.

Bryson began as a Scottish and English surname meaning "son of Bry" or "son of Brice," where Brice itself may derive from the Celtic "ap Rhys" ("son of Rhys," with Rhys meaning "ardor" or "fiery") or from the Latin name Bricius, borne by a 5th-century French saint. Famous bearers include American golfer Bryson DeChambeau, known for his analytical approach and long drives, and R&B singer Bryson Tiller, who helped popularize the "trap soul" sound. The name also appears in the place name Bryson City, North Carolina, named after a local landowner, though it shares no direct etymological root with the name. In Scotland, Bryson has been a steady modern choice since the 1970s, often seen as a trendy variant of the shorter Bryce, and it enjoyed a notable uptick in the 2010s.