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.

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

Names like Brian:

Breonna, Bran, Burim, Branwen, Burian, Brina, Berne, Braima, Bronwen, Brayan, Bruna, Byron, Beren, Brown, Braewyn, Brienna, Byrne, Breahna, Brenna, Bayram, Brynn, Brynna, Bronwyn, Bryony, Bram, Barney, Brennan, Borna, Bryna, Breanna

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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