Bryson

Bryson is a given name, typically masculine, derived from a surname meaning "son of Brice." It gained popularity in American English in the late 20th century: Bryson started kindergarten this fall.

The name occasionally appears as a surname, most notably belonging to American travel writer Bill Bryson.

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