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Brian Meaning and Origin

Brian is Celtic given name meaning The meaning of the name Brian is "strong, virtuous, and honorable.".

Brian is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Brian is currently #290 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Brian are Brian Quinnett, Brian Mitchell, Brian Viloria.

Brian is a 5 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Brian name meaning

The meaning of the name Brian is "strong, virtuous, and honorable."

Brian name origin

Celtic

Name facts

5 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Brian is ranked #290 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Brian were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Brian in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Brian in Canada

Celebrities named Brian

Brian Quinnett (Basketball)
Brian Mitchell (Boxer)
Brian Viloria (Boxer)
Brian Fairlie (Tennis)
Brian Gottfried (Tennis)
Brian Norton (Tennis)
Brian Teacher (Tennis)
Brian Joubert (Sport)
Brian Boydell ()
Brian Easdale ()
Brian Ferneyhough ()

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Brian - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Brian?
The meaning of the name Brian is The meaning of the name Brian is "strong, virtuous, and honorable.".
What is the origin of the name Brian?
The origin of the name Brian is Celtic .
Is Brian a girl or boy name?
The name Brian is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Brian were boys, 0.00% of babies called Brian were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Brian?
According to statistics, Brian is ranked 290th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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