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

Names like Brian:

Brayne, Breahna, Byrne, Braewyn, Briony, Brona, Bryanne, Berwyn, Briana, Berny, Borna, Bern, Burian, Brayan, Burn, Byron, Brunonia, Breanna, Braima, Bronwen, Breyon, Brone, Burim, Barney, Baron, Bruin, Brienna, Bruno, Bryna, Bran

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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