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

Names like Brian:

Braewyn, Bernie, Bayarmaa, Brown, Burim, Byram, Brunonia, Beren, Bruno, Berny, Brennan, Bruin, Brianne, Braima, Brenna, Burian, Brayne, Breena, Breyon, Breahna, Briony, Bahram, Bryna, Bron, Bronya, Briana, Bryanne, Barny, Bairn, Baruna

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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