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:

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

Names like Brian:

Branwen, Breahna, Brone, Bronya, Bayram, Borna, Brianna, Breyon, Breonna, Brona, Brina, Braima, Bron, Brenna, Bryony, Bryanne, Berwyn, Byram, Bern, Burn, Bryna, Brayan, Brianne, Braun, Brown, Bronia, Bruna, Barney, Breanna, Briony

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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