Briant is of Latin origin and means 'brown'. It's a unique, unisex name that has been used historically as both male and female names. Traditionally, Briant was more commonly found among males in the past, but it's now gaining popularity as a female name as well. In literature, one notable figure with this name is Briant, the protagonist of Jules Verne's 'The Mysterious Island'. The name Briant has also been associated with several notable people throughout history.
"The name Briant experienced its peak popularity between the years of 1988 and 2002, with a notable high of 36 births recorded in 2002. Since then, the number of babies named Briant has consistently declined, reaching an all-time low of just 5 births in 2021."