Meaning & Origin
A male given name.
Brycen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant spelling of Bryson or Brycen, derived from the Welsh name Bryce — from the Brittonic briganti meaning 'noble,' 'exalted,' or 'high.' The -en ending gives it a contemporary flair.
Brycen sits in the Bry- naming family alongside Bryson, Bryce, and Bryant. The -en ending places it in the modern American tradition of Aiden, Hayden, and Caiden. With over 13,000 U.S. births, it has genuine traction as a fresh take on a name with genuine Welsh Celtic roots.