Origin and Meaning of Brian

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Brian

Irish

Usage of Brian

Irish, English

Meaning of Brian

The name Brian is of unknown meaning, it could be derived from one of the following Old Celtic words:
1. From "bruaich" meaning "hill".
2. From "brigh" meaning "high, noble".
3. From "bri" meaning "strong".

Famous bearers

A bearer is Brian De Palma (born 1940), an American film director.

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