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

Names like Brian:

Brynn, Bruno, Brynna, Braewyn, Brennan, Bryony, Burim, Byrne, Bronia, Burn, Bron, Brina, Breonna, Bernie, Brayan, Barny, Breahna, Bairn, Breanna, Brayne, Berwyn, Bahram, Briana, Bayram, Braun, Baran, Branwen, Brianne, Breena, Brunonia

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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