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

Names like Brian:

Baron, Bruin, Brienna, Bairn, Bronia, Brayan, Briana, Bahram, Breena, Burian, Byram, Barney, Bronwen, Brunonia, Burn, Braewyn, Berny, Byrne, Baran, Beren, Brianne, Breanna, Bruno, Braun, Brienne, Bram, Bryna, Brenna, Berwyn, Berne

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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