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:

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

Names like Brian:

Berny, Braewyn, Brienna, Brown, Byron, Brynn, Bron, Brayne, Braima, Briana, Bairn, Berne, Byrne, Baran, Burian, Bern, Bryony, Breonna, Bahram, Bronia, Bruno, Branwen, Brienne, Beren, Briony, Baruna, Bryna, Brina, Bayarmaa, Berwyn

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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