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:

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

Names like Brian:

Bron, Baruna, Bruna, Bran, Brynn, Braewyn, Bern, Bronwyn, Bairn, Bronwen, Brona, Brunonia, Breanna, Burian, Berne, Byrne, Bayarmaa, Berwyn, Byram, Brienne, Briony, Brina, Brienna, Brianna, Bronia, Byron, Brynna, Bruin, Berny, Brown

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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