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:

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

Names like Brian:

Brina, Breyon, Bruno, Bairn, Barny, Bruna, Brenna, Bronwyn, Braewyn, Brona, Bryan, Briony, Burn, Brianna, Bronia, Barney, Branwen, Bran, Burim, Beren, Bern, Byrne, Brunonia, Berne, Bryony, Brynn, Breahna, Brayan, Baron, Brienne

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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