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Also known as Brian (first name), Brian (given name)

Brian is a masculine given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world.

Key facts

Given name.name
Brian
Given name.image
Brian Boru Front Piece 1723.jpg
Given name.caption
18th-century depiction of Brian Boru
Given name.gender
Male
Given name.meaning
possibly "high" or "noble"
Given name.region
Ireland; Brittany
Given name.origin
Irish; Breton
Given name.related names
Brayan, Breanna, Breanne, Brianna, Brianne, Brien, Brion, Brina, Bryan, Bryant, Braian

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Wikidata facts

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Commons category
Brian (given name)
native label
Brian
Soundex
B650
Cologne phonetics
176
Caverphone
PRN111

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13 sections
Contents
  • History
  • As a surname
  • Variants
  • Association with social climbers in Latin America
  • Notable people with the name
  • Mononyms
  • Given name: common combinations
  • Given name: individuals
  • Surname
  • Fictional characters
  • Media titles
  • See also
  • References

Brian is a masculine given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world.

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