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:

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

Names like Brian:

Breanna, Berne, Brona, Brienna, Burim, Brayan, Bruna, Barny, Bran, Breena, Bryna, Bryan, Byram, Bruno, Brennan, Berwyn, Braewyn, Braun, Bram, Barney, Burn, Bronya, Brenna, Bronia, Bronwyn, Brunonia, Bernie, Brone, Brown, Brayne

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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