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Brian name meaning
First Name
1.2m
in the U.S.
since 1880
1.2m
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Brian mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Brian
User Submitted Origins
English
56%
Irish
30%
African
5%
Celtic
4%
American
3%
German
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Brian is of Irish origin and means "Strong or noble".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Brian means "Strong; Noble" and is of Irish origin.
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Brian is of Irish origin and means "The king of Ireland, noble".
- A submission from the United States says the name Brian means "It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word meaning 'high' or 'noble'".
- A submission from Hong Kong says the name Brian means "High noble".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Brian is of African origin and means "Strong, skillful and fearless".
- A submission from Canada says the name Brian means "Strong and Powerful Voice / From the Hill" and is of Celtic origin.
- According to 3 people from Michigan, U.S., the name Brian is of African / Celtic origin and means "Strong".
- A submission from Russian Federation says the name Brian means "Very noble" and is of Irish origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Brian is of Irish origin and means "Noble".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Borrowed from Irish Brian.
- A male given name from Irish.
Brian was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, Faroese, and Irish
Notable Persons Named Brian
Notable Persons Named Brian
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson is an industrial rock, industrial metal, hard rock, alternative metal, and shock rock musician. His ongoing career started in 1989. Marilyn was given the name Brian Hugh Warner on January 5th, 1969 in Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson is a rock music, pop music, and art pop musician. He plays Vocals, keyboards, bass guitar, synthesizers, accordion, Fender Precision Bass, Baldwin Piano Company, Moog synthesizer, and ARP Instruments. He holds the title The Honeys – "He's A Doll", 'Til I Die" from Surf's Up, Love, and Mercy" from Brian Wilson. His ongoing career started in 1961. Brian was given the name Brian Douglas Wilson on June 20th, 1942 in Inglewood, California, United States.
Buckethead
Buckethead is a heavy metal music, progressive metal, funk metal, avant-garde metal, instrumental rock, experimental rock, and ambient music musician. He plays Gibson Les Paul, Jackson King V, and ESP M-II. He holds the title Excerpt of "Jordan". He was most prominent from 1985 to present. Buckethead was given the name Brian Patrick Carroll on May 13th, 1969. Buckethead is also known as Buckethead, Carroll, and Brian Patrick.
Brian Cox
Brian Cox is an actor. He was most active from 1965 to present. Brian was given the name Brian Denis Cox on June 1st, 1946 in Dundee.
Brian Eno
Brian Eno is an experimental rock, ambient music, art pop, electronic music, minimal music, worldbeat, and glam rock musician. He was most prominent from 1970 to present. Brian was given the name Brian Peter George Eno on May 15th, 1948 in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. Brian is also known as St. John le Baptiste de la Salle and Eno.
Brian May
Brian May is a rock music musician. He plays Red Special and Fender Telecaster. He has had major accomplishments since 1965. Brian was given the name Brian Harold May on July 19th, 1947 in Hampton, Middlesex, England.
- Brian KendrickWrestler
- Brian JohnsonMusician
- Brian JonesMusician
- Brian CoxScientist
- Brian Austin GreenActor
- Brian De PalmaFilm Director
- Brian Williams
- Brian ShawStrongman (strength Athlete)
- Brian BlessedActor
- Brian KeithActor
- Danger MouseMusician
- Brian LittrellSinger-songwriter
- Brian DennehyActor
- Brian ScalabrineBasketball Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brian
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brian
David Brian
David Brian was a film and television actor. He was most active from 1935 to 1935. David was born on August 5th, 1914 in New York City. He died on July 15th, 1993.
Morgan Brian
Morgan Brian is a soccer player for the Houston Dash, Frederica Academy, United States women's national under-17 soccer team, United States women's national under-20 soccer team, and United States women's national soccer team. Morgan was born on February 26th, 1993 in St. Simons, Georgia, United States.
Frankie J. Holden
Frankie J. Holden is a singer, actor, tv presenter, and business owner. Frankie was given the name Peter Brian on December 18th, 1952. Frankie is also known as Frank Holden.
Mary Brian
Mary Brian was an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1924 to 1954. Mary was given the name Louise Byrdie Dantzler on February 17th, 1906 in Corsicana, Texas, U.S. She died on December 30th, 2002.
Mihalik. Brian
Mihalik. Brian is a football player. Mihalik. was born on August 21st, 1992 in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Kate Brian
Kate Brian is a young-adult fiction author. She was most prominent from 2003 to present. Kate was given the name Kieran Scott on March 11th, 1974 in Montvale, New Jersey, U.S.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Brian | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 82.94% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 6.64% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.25% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.23% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.18% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.75% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Brian
People with the last name Brian are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Brian
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