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:

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

Names like Brian:

Bruin, Breanna, Brienne, Burian, Breyon, Brienna, Beren, Bayarmaa, Burim, Bryna, Bern, Brunonia, Bahram, Baran, Bronwen, Bran, Braima, Breonna, Bram, Brona, Bronia, Byrne, Bryony, Brown, Bayram, Bruna, Barney, Briony, Braewyn, Bron

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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