Brian

Common Irish name

Brian is a masculine given name of Irish origin, associated with strength and nobility.

It peaked in American popularity during the 1970s and 1980s.

The spelling Bryan is a common variant.

Brian called to say he'd be late.

name

given name

Personal name from birth

nickname · identity · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish · heritage · ancestry · lineage · patronymic · baptismal

cultural

Monty Python

British surreal comedy troupe

Family Guy

historical

Ireland

North Atlantic island republic

warrior · clan · medieval · kingship · Munster · battle · sovereignty

Categories
Opposites
gender

BrianBrianna

Female first name

Briana · Jessica · Jennifer · Sarah · Emily

name type

BrianSmith

Ubiquitous English surname

Johnson · Williams · Jones · Brown · O'Brien

Phrases
Family

Brianna, O'Brien

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G