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:

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

Names like Brian:

Borna, Beren, Bruin, Bram, Berne, Braun, Burn, Breahna, Bryony, Breyon, Byron, Bryan, Brina, Barny, Brynna, Brynn, Barney, Bern, Berny, Branwen, Brienna, Breanna, Bronya, Bronwyn, Brayan, Braima, Bernie, Berwyn, Burian, Brone

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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