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Brian Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Brian is a popular boy name in 3 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Name Overview

Brian is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 6 across 3 ranked entries.

Brian is associated with origins such as Celtic and Irish and meanings such as high; noble.

Brian appears across 3 countries, especially in Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Pronunciation references include BRIAN, BRY-an, and IPA ˈbraɪən.

Countries
3
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Celtic, Irish

Origins: Celtic, Irish

Origin pages: Irish baby names

Common meanings: Derived from the Old Celtic word 'brí,' meaning 'power' or 'high.' It has been a staple of Irish naming for centuries, synonymous with nobility and courage.

Pronunciation samples: BRIAN, BRY-an | IPA: ˈbraɪən

Regional Usage Summary

Brian appears most often in Africa.

Boy / Girl Distribution

Popularity by Country

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