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

Names like Brian:

Bruin, Brown, Barny, Bryanne, Brennan, Bayarmaa, Bruno, Bernie, Brenna, Briana, Bahram, Bron, Brianna, Bruna, Bronwen, Bronwyn, Burim, Brienne, Breahna, Brienna, Byrne, Byron, Bram, Brayne, Byram, Breanna, Bran, Bronia, Bairn, Braun

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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