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

Names like Brian:

Bronwyn, Brown, Borna, Branwen, Brone, Bryanne, Bronwen, Brennan, Breonna, Briana, Bron, Bram, Brianna, Bruno, Briony, Bern, Brenna, Bernie, Brianne, Bronya, Bahram, Brina, Breyon, Barney, Berne, Byram, Burian, Bairn, Brona, Brynna

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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