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

Names like Brian:

Breahna, Barney, Byrne, Bronwen, Braun, Byram, Bryna, Borna, Bayarmaa, Berwyn, Bryony, Bern, Brienna, Breyon, Brayan, Brynn, Bronya, Burn, Bronia, Bronwyn, Brennan, Briana, Bruin, Brone, Baran, Bruno, Breonna, Brona, Berne, Bron

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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