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

Names like Brian:

Bairn, Burian, Brianne, Bahram, Bruna, Bernie, Breena, Borna, Brienne, Bruno, Bron, Beren, Bran, Braima, Breyon, Brynna, Barny, Braun, Branwen, Burim, Baron, Brina, Berwyn, Berny, Byram, Barney, Burn, Brianna, Bayram, Bronwen

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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