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:

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

Names like Brian:

Beren, Braima, Bernie, Breena, Bryony, Breanna, Burim, Bruin, Bahram, Bronwyn, Bairn, Bryanne, Bronia, Briony, Brunonia, Brianne, Bronya, Baran, Brianna, Breyon, Bran, Barny, Brayne, Brone, Byram, Brayan, Brynn, Bern, Bruno, Branwen

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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