Brian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brian Name at a Glance

Name	Brian
Meaning	Brought to England by the Breton companions of William the Conqueror, this name is originally derived from the Irish word for hill.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Brian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brian means “Brought to England by the Breton companions of William the Conqueror, this name is originally derived from the Irish word for hill”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brian Name Origin

Our database records Brian under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brian

When considering Brian for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.