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:

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

Names like Brian:

Bruno, Beren, Brenna, Brown, Burian, Briony, Berne, Bryan, Breonna, Bryony, Bron, Burim, Brynn, Bronwyn, Berny, Bayram, Brianne, Byrne, Bruna, Brianna, Byram, Brina, Braun, Bram, Bairn, Bernie, Bern, Baron, Brayne, Breanna

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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