Brayan is the Spanish phonetic spelling of Bryan and Brian, an Irish name of uncertain origin that is usually explained from a Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble". It is written the way Spanish speakers hear the English name, and it is especially common in Mexico and among Hispanic families in the United States. Brayan ranked number 486 in 2000, peaked at number 294 in 2006 and has eased back to number 768 in 2025.