Bryson is a masculine name of Welsh origin. This surname-turned-first name translates to “descendant of Brice” or “son of nobleman”, making it a patronymic name. Bryson could even be a diminutive of the popular Welsh name Rhys, which means “ardor” and “passion”—perfect if there is a lot of fire in the family! Bryson also owes its recent popularity to Lousville-born singer and rapper Bryson Tiller.