Boy Name

Brian

"Noble, strong, virtuous, hill"

Ranked #301 for boys

About the Name Brian

Meaning

Noble, strong, virtuous, hill

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#301

Brian is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Noble, strong, virtuous, hill" and Currently ranked #301 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#112529

1950

#258888

1960

#324277

1970

#235365

1980

#119675

1990

#69968

2000

#24134

2010

#5788

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 #230

Brett

Boy

English #1060

Brady

Boy

Spirited one, broad meadow

Celtic #309

Blake

Boy

Fair-haired, dark, pale

English #265

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 1
Letters: 5
Starts with: B
Origin: Celtic

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