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. Brian Dennehy, actor. Brian De Palma, movie director. Brian Cox, actor.People who like the name Brian also like:
Benjamin, Liam, Ethan, Nathan, Andrew, Adam, Caleb, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, Bridget, Audrey, Fiona, OliviaNames that sound like Brian:
Byron, Bryony, Brynn, Bryanne, Bryan, Bruno, Bronwen, Brone, Bron, Brina, Brianne, Brianna, Briana, Brennan, Brenna, Breanna, Bran, Braima, Berny, Bernie, Berne, Bern, Barny, Barney, Bairn, Bruna, Baron, Burian, Bronwyn, BreenaStats for the Name Brian
Brian is currently #97 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Brian is currently #270 in U.S. birthsSongs about Brian
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Brian & Vince Experience (The Rap) - Suburban Legends
Brian Hennessey written - Shel Silverstein, performed
Brian Song (Monty Python) - Michael Palin, Andre Jacquemin and Dave Howman
Brian Wilson - Barenaked Ladies
Brian Wilson Said - Tears for Fears
What Would Brian Boitano Do? - Trey Parker and Matt Stone
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