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:

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

Names like Brian:

Branwen, Braun, Byron, Brennan, Berne, Barney, Bronia, Brianna, Burn, Bryony, Bronwyn, Bruno, Berny, Bruna, Baran, Bruin, Bayram, Braima, Brienne, Brianne, Baron, Bairn, Briony, Bernie, Bahram, Byram, Bryan, Brunonia, Breena, Berwyn

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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