Brandon vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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Brandon Rank #230

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brandon or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Bryson mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Brandon and Bryson boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.