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:

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

Names like Brian:

Burim, Borna, Bronwen, Brina, Brown, Baran, Brynna, Bruno, Bram, Bryan, Brynn, Brianne, Brienne, Breyon, Briana, Bairn, Braima, Beren, Berwyn, Burn, Bruin, Brenna, Bron, Baron, Brennan, Byron, Bryanne, Breahna, Branwen, Brianna

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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