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Brian

Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: High, Noble
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The name Brian means High, Noble and is of Irish origin. Brian is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for boys.

Meaning not clear, but possibly related to the old Irish word BRE meaning "Hill" and by extension "High/Exalted" for a person. Brian Dennehy, actor. Brian De Palma, movie director. Brian Cox, actor.

People who like the name Brian also like the names: Benjamin, Ethan, Liam, Nathan, Andrew, Adam, Caleb, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, Audrey, Fiona, Olivia, Bridget
Similar Sounding Names: Byron, Bryony, Brynn, Bryanne, Bryan, Bruno, Bronwen, Brone, Bron, Brina, Brianne, Brianna, Briana, Brennan, Brenna, Breanna, Bran, Braima, Berny, Bernie, Berne, Bern, Barny, Barney, Bairn, Bruna, Baron, Burian, Bronwyn, Breena

Stats for the Name Brian

checkmark Brian is currently #97 on the Baby Names popularity charts
checkmark Brian is currently #247 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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