Origin:Irish
Popularity:466
Meaning:high, noble
Brian as a boy's name is pronounced BRY-en. It is of Celtic, Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Brian is "high, noble". Could also mean "strength".
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  • Brian Austin Green
    Actor
  • Brian Boitano
    Figure Skater
  • Brian Littrell
    Singer
  • Brian Williams
    News Anchor
  • Brian Wilson
    Singer

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