Brion

Brion is a given name and a surname that appears in various cultures, with strongest usage in French-speaking regions and in communities influenced by European naming traditions. The origin and meaning of Brion are not universally fixed, and the name has been adopted as both a first name and a last name in different contexts. In modern usage, Brion is generally treated as a masculine given name, though naming practices vary by country and era.

Notable individuals with the given name Brion include Brion Gysin (1916–1986), a painter, writer, and collaborator with the Beat Generation who helped popularize the cut-up technique, and Brion James, an American actor known for roles in science fiction works such as Blade Runner. As a surname, Brion appears in European genealogical records and has spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchange.

Beyond people, Brion has appeared in popular culture as a character name in various works of fiction, as well as in toponyms where it denotes place-based origins in some families. The name’s relative simplicity and phonetic versatility contribute to its continued use in different languages and communities. Overall, Brion remains a concise, culturally diverse given name and surname with multiple historical and contemporary bearers.