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:

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

Names like Brian:

Braewyn, Braun, Borna, Bryna, Byrne, Brynna, Bruna, Berne, Breahna, Byron, Briony, Branwen, Bram, Bayram, Byram, Breonna, Brayan, Bryanne, Bern, Bruno, Bron, Bronya, Brenna, Baran, Brianna, Brayne, Brona, Bronwen, Bahram, Brienne

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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