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:

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

Names like Brian:

Bronia, Bron, Bernie, Bram, Brayne, Bayarmaa, Bruno, Brona, Bahram, Brayan, Brynna, Burim, Bronwyn, Byron, Brianna, Burian, Breena, Branwen, Bairn, Byram, Brone, Bryan, Brienna, Braewyn, Baran, Brina, Baruna, Briana, Bryna, Braima

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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