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:

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

Names like Brian:

Byram, Bryony, Bran, Baruna, Bronwen, Brayan, Baran, Breyon, Berne, Bern, Brienna, Bruno, Baron, Brianna, Briony, Bryan, Brina, Barney, Brayne, Byrne, Bairn, Barny, Brienne, Bryanne, Burn, Branwen, Bronia, Brianne, Bayram, Burian

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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