At a Glance
- Meaning
- Traditionally glossed 'high, noble, exalted', though the precise derivation is debated
- Origin
- Irish (also Breton)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BRY-un
Brian is an Irish (also Breton) boy's name meaning “traditionally glossed 'high, noble, exalted', though the precise derivation is debated”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Brian
Meaning: Traditionally glossed 'high, noble, exalted', though the precise derivation is debated.
Origin: Irish (also Breton).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Brian
BRY-unIPA /ˈbraɪən/
Popularity of Brian
Lists That Include Brian
Similar Names
Bran · Niall · Cormac · Aengus · Diarmuid · Conall
