What does the name Brian mean?

The name Brian means "High, noble".

What is the origin of the name Brian?

Brian is a name of Celtic origin.

In 2023, 1,111 babies were named Brian in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Brian is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 1,111 ↘

All-Time Total: 1,172,757

Peak Year: 1972

Brian is of Celtic origin, derived from the Old Celtic word "brig" meaning "noble" or "high."

Boy names closely related to Brian

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Girl names closely related to Brian

Eva Sophia Chloe Arya Zara Abigail Layla Olivia

Names with similar meaning to Brian

Brain Breana Breann Breanna Breanne Breeana Breeanna Bria

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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