Bridan is of Irish origin, meaning "little chief" or "strong". It is a diminutive form of the Irish given name Brian, which derives from the Old Celtic word 'bro' meaning 'high', and was originally used as a byname for warriors. The name Bridan has been prominent in Irish history, notably with Saint Bridget of Ireland (also known as Brigid), one of Ireland's patron saints. Today, it is still widely used as both a first name and a surname throughout the world.
The name Bridan was quite popular in 2007 with a total of 5 births that year.