Bryon, of Welsh origin, means 'from the peak'. It is composed of elements derived from the words 'bryw' meaning hill or height, and 'coed' which signifies forest or wood. This name was traditionally given to a person who lived near a hilly area with dense woods.
The name Bryon experienced periods of popularity with peaks in 1971 and 1985, each having 5 births that year. However, it saw a notably higher number of births in 1983 with 7 newborns. Overall, over these three years, there were a total of 17 children named Bryon.