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:

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

Names like Brian:

Brynna, Baron, Bruin, Brown, Brianna, Breyon, Byram, Brone, Braewyn, Bryony, Bronia, Bruno, Beren, Bairn, Bryanne, Bahram, Bram, Bryna, Breanna, Bronwyn, Breena, Bronya, Baran, Brennan, Brina, Breahna, Burian, Brienna, Brayan, Berny

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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