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:

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

Names like Brian:

Bryna, Brynna, Braima, Bryony, Brynn, Bram, Breahna, Brienne, Brienna, Barny, Burian, Branwen, Baron, Baruna, Bronwyn, Brown, Bryanne, Beren, Bruna, Brennan, Brayne, Brenna, Bahram, Berne, Baran, Breonna, Brunonia, Berny, Braun, Brone

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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