Brian

What is the meaning of the name Brian?

The name Brian is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means High, Noble.

Meaning not clear, but possibly related to the old Irish word BRE meaning "Hill" and by extension "High/Exalted" for a person. Famous Brians include Brian Dennehy, actor; Brian De Palma, movie director; Brian Cox, actor; and Brian the Dog from the television series Family Guy.

People who like the name Brian also like:

Matthew, Jacob, Ethan, Aiden, Andrew, Benjamin, Liam, Grace, Isabella, Audrey, Elizabeth, Abigail, Emma, Charlotte

Names like Brian:

Brone, Brennan, Byrne, Brynn, Branwen, Beren, Bruna, Berny, Brunonia, Bayarmaa, Baron, Byram, Bronwyn, Bahram, Baruna, Brina, Brown, Berwyn, Brenna, Braun, Barney, Breonna, Brayan, Bran, Brona, Brienne, Breena, Bairn, Breanna, Byron

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

Legend Brian Samuels - son of Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena , born 2021

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