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:

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

Names like Brian:

Bronwen, Baron, Bayarmaa, Briana, Barny, Baruna, Braun, Brynn, Brayne, Burn, Bern, Bahram, Bram, Brayan, Bronya, Breanna, Bryan, Byron, Bran, Bayram, Burim, Bron, Burian, Brona, Brennan, Byrne, Braewyn, Brienna, Breonna, Berwyn

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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