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

Names like Brian:

Bryanne, Brina, Briana, Bronya, Bruno, Byron, Bayarmaa, Bernie, Burim, Berne, Berny, Brayan, Bryony, Branwen, Breena, Barney, Byram, Bryna, Brienna, Borna, Berwyn, Bairn, Bron, Bronwyn, Bern, Baron, Bronia, Brunonia, Breonna, Bayram

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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