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Boy Name

Brian

"Noble, strong, virtuous, hill"

Ranked #185 for boys

About the Name Brian

Meaning

Noble, strong, virtuous, hill

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

B

Boy Rank

#185

Brian is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Noble, strong, virtuous, hill" and is currently ranked #185 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#42
1950
#8
1960
#6
1970
#10
1980
#22
1990
#42
2000
#75
2010
#185
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Brian

  • BM Brian May
  • BW Brian Wilson
  • BC Brian Cranston

Names Similar to Brian

Brandon

Boy

Broom-covered hill, beacon hill

English

Brady

Boy

Spirited one, broad meadow

Celtic #151

Blake

Unisex

Fair-haired, dark, pale

English #147
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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
5
Starts with
B
Origin
Celtic

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