| Meaning | high, noble |
| Origin | Celtic, Irish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Bri-an |
About Brian
Brian represents the reliable choice, the name that has proven itself across generations and geography. It's a name that has maintained steady popularity without ever becoming overwhelming or dated. Brian sounds competent and trustworthy—the kind of name that works equally well on a kindergartener and a corporate executive. There's a pleasant simplicity to its single syllable in some pronunciations, or its clean two-syllable flow in others, making it easy to say and remember. The name has Celtic roots that give it character and depth, yet it feels thoroughly contemporary and adaptable to any cultural context. Brian doesn't try too hard; it simply is what it is—straightforward, honest, and dependable. It pairs seamlessly with virtually any middle name or surname combination. For parents who prefer proven choices over experimental ones, who value function and timelessness over trendiness, Brian delivers exactly what it promises. It's a name that lets the person, not the name itself, be the star.
Nicknames for Brian
| Bri |
| Bry |
| Bryo |
| Brio |
Famous People Named Brian
| Brian Wilson | American musician and co-founder of The Beach Boys |
| Brian May | English musician and guitarist of the band Queen |
| Brian Epstein | English music entrepreneur and manager of The Beatles |
| Brian De Palma | American film director |
| Brian Greene | American physicist and string theorist |
| Brian Johnson | English singer of the band AC/DC |
| Brian Dennehy | American actor |
| Brian Eno | English musician, producer, and visual artist |
| Brian Jacques | British author of the "Redwall" series |
| Brian Molko | Scottish musician and lead vocalist of the band Placebo |
| Brian Blessed | English actor |
| Brian Cox | British astrologer and presenter of TV series "Wonders of the Solar System" |
| Brian Dawkins | American former professional football player |
| Brian O'Driscoll | Irish former rugby player |
| Brian Shaw | American professional strongman |
| Brian Lara | West Indian cricketer |
| Brian Bosworth | American former professional football player and actor |
Characters Named Brian
| Brian Griffin | character from the TV show "Family Guy" |
| Brian O'Conner | character from the "Fast and Furious" film series |
| Brian Kinney | character from the TV show "Queer as Folk" |
| Brian Mills | character from the film "Taken" |
| Brian Hackett | character from the TV show "Wings" |
| Brian Cohen | character from the film "Monty Python's Life of Brian" |
| Brian Finch | character from the TV show "Limitless" |
| Brian Lockhart | character from the film "The Parent Trap" |
| Brian Gamble | character from the film "Bad Boys" |
| Brian Zembic | character from the film "21" |
| Brian Topp | character from the film "Dazed and Confused" |
| Brian Krakow | character from the TV show "My So-Called Life" |
| Brian Dunkleman | character from the TV show "American Idol" |
| Brian Fantana | character from the film "Anchorman - The Legend of Ron Burgundy" |
| Brian Moser | character from the TV show "Dexter" |
| Brian Johnson | character from the film "The Breakfast Club" |