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

Names like Brian:

Brienna, Briony, Borna, Briana, Braima, Bronwen, Brienne, Brynna, Bronia, Barney, Berwyn, Brennan, Brina, Breanna, Brenna, Branwen, Brown, Bruna, Brayne, Bran, Berny, Bryony, Bronya, Brayan, Breahna, Baron, Brynn, Brona, Berne, Bron

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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