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

Names like Brian:

Baron, Berne, Bram, Brynn, Burim, Bahram, Bronya, Burn, Baran, Bronia, Baruna, Breyon, Byron, Breahna, Bruna, Briony, Brayne, Bernie, Bayarmaa, Borna, Barny, Briana, Bronwyn, Berwyn, Brenna, Bruin, Brienne, Braima, Byram, Braewyn

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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