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.

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

Names like Brian:

Bronwyn, Barney, Brianna, Bran, Burim, Brienne, Branwen, Brianne, Bernie, Breahna, Breyon, Burn, Bronya, Brennan, Borna, Breena, Braewyn, Bahram, Brynn, Braun, Baruna, Brenna, Brynna, Breanna, Berwyn, Brunonia, Burian, Brown, Bryony, Brienna

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

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

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