Brian: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com

Brian

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: Irish
  • Meaning: High, Noble

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

Names like Brian:

Briana, Breyon, Brayne, Brina, Berny, Barny, Bryanne, Brennan, Berwyn, Bram, Bruno, Baruna, Bran, Byrne, Baran, Byron, Bayarmaa, Bronwen, Brienne, Bairn, Bahram, Bern, Bruin, Breena, Breanna, Briony, Brayan, Burian, Brienna, Brona

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

Stats for the Name Brian

checkmark Brian is currently #97 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Brian is currently #290 in U.S. births

Songs about Brian

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Brian & Vince Experience (The Rap) - Suburban Legends
 
Brian Hennessey written - Shel Silverstein, performed
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Brian Song (Monty Python) - Michael Palin, Andre Jacquemin and Dave Howman
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Brian Wilson - Barenaked Ladies
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Brian Wilson Said - Tears for Fears
 
What Would Brian Boitano Do? - Trey Parker and Matt Stone
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