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

Names like Brian:

Bronwen, Bruin, Bryan, Braima, Brina, Bayram, Brynn, Brayne, Breahna, Bern, Byram, Bryanne, Brienna, Bruno, Bayarmaa, Brunonia, Bairn, Braewyn, Bronwyn, Brona, Braun, Bram, Brennan, Baron, Breanna, Breyon, Berny, Bahram, Bronia, Branwen

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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