Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male

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of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a

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of Occitan origin. It is common in the

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. It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble". For example, the element ''bre'' means "hill"; which could be transferred to mean "eminence" or "exalted one". The name is quite popular in Ireland, on account of

Brian Boru Brian Boru (; modern ; 23 April 1014) was the High King of Ireland from 1002 to 1014. He ended the domination of the High King of Ireland, High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill, and is likely responsible for ending Vikings, Viking invasio ...

, a 10th-century

High King of Ireland High King of Ireland ( ) was a royal title in Gaelic Ireland held by those who had, or who are claimed to have had, lordship over all of Ireland. The title was held by historical kings and was later sometimes assigned anachronously or to leg ...

. The name was also quite popular in

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during the

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. This is because the name was introduced to England by

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following the

Norman Conquest The Norman Conquest (or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Normans, Norman, French people, French, Flemish people, Flemish, and Bretons, Breton troops, all led by the Du ...

. Bretons also settled in Ireland along with the

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in the 12th century, and 'their' name was mingled with the 'Irish' version. Also, in the north-west of England, the 'Irish' name was introduced by Scandinavian settlers from Ireland. Within the Gaelic-speaking areas of Scotland, the name was at first only used by professional families of Irish origin. It was the fourth most popular male name in England and Wales in 1934, but a sharp decline followed over the remainder of the 20th century and by 1994 it had fallen out of the top 100. It retained its popularity in the United States for longer; its most popular period there was from 1968 to 1979 when it consistently ranked between eighth and tenth. The name has become increasingly popular in South America, particularly Argentina and Uruguay, since the early 1990s. The surname ''Brian'' is sometimes an English and Irish variant spelling of the surname '' Bryan''. The English and French surname ''Brian'' is sometimes derived from the Celtic personal name shown above. The surname ''Brian'' can also sometimes be a French surname; derived from the

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word ''brian'', meaning "

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" and used as a

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. Variants of the name include Briant, Brien,

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, Brion, Bryan, Bryant, Brjánn (in Icelandic) and Bryon. Variant spellings such as "Brien" are sometimes used as female given names, especially among members of the Irish diaspora. In Latin America, the phonetic spelling “Brayan” is often used, associated with working-class parents aspiring to a higher socioeconomic status associated with Anglo-American culture, and mocked for that reason on social media.

Notable people with the name

Mononyms

* Brian (dog), original name of Bing, a dog who served in the British Army in World War II * Brian (mythology), Celtic mythological figure *Brian, a snail character in the children's television programme '' The Magic Roundabout''

Surname

* Denis Brian (1923–2017), British journalist and writer * Donald Brian (1877–1948), Canadian-American actor, dancer, and singer * Havergal Brian (1876–1972), British classical composer * Mary Brian (1906–2002), American actress and movie star * Morgan Brian (born 1993), American women's soccer player

Given name: common combinations

* Brian Allen *

Brian Andersen Brian Askel Andersen (born 13 March 1971) is a Danish former international motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 12 caps for the Denmark national speedway team. Career Andersen reached the final of the Under-21 World Championship in 1990. ...

* Brian Anderson *

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* Brian Bedford * Brian Bell * Brian Bennett * Brian Blake * Brian Briggs * Brian Brown * Brian Burns * Brian Butler * Brian Byrne * Brian Campbell *

Brian Carroll Brian Carroll (born July 20, 1981) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defensive midfielder, notably appearing for D.C. United Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. He is the only player in ML ...

* Brian Clark *

Brian Clarke Sir Brian Clarke (born 2 July 1953) is a British Painting, painter, architectural artist, designer and Printmaking, printmaker, known for his large-scale stained glass and mosaic projects, symbolist paintings, set designs, and collaborations w ...

* Brian Cole *

Brian Coleman Brian Coleman FRSA (born 25 June 1961) is a former Independent Conservative politician and a former councillor in the London Borough of Barnet. He was a Conservative Party member of the London Assembly for Barnet and Camden between 2000 an ...

* Brian Collins * Brian Cook * Brian Cox * Brian Cummings * Brian Cunningham * Brian Davis * Brian Dixon * Brian Doyle * Brian Duffy * Brian Edwards * Brian Fallon * Brian Fitzpatrick * Brian Fletcher * Brian Flynn * Brian Francis * Brian Freeman * Brian Gibson * Brian Grant * Brian Green * Brian Griffin * Brian Hall *

Brian Harvey Brian Lee Harvey (born 8 August 1974) is an English singer from London. He was the lead singer of pop group East 17. The later incarnation of the band, E-17, had two top 20 singles on the UK Singles Chart between 1998 and 1999, with the album ...

* Brian Henderson * Brian Higgins * Brian Hill * Brian Hogan * Brian James * Brian Johnson * Brian Johnston *

Brian Jones Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English musician and founder of the Rolling Stones. Initially a slide guitarist, he went on to sing backing vocals and played a wide variety of instruments on Rolling Stones r ...

* Brian Keenan * Brian Keith * Brian Kelly * Brian Kennedy * Brian Kim * Brian Lee * Brian Lenihan * Brian Lewis *

Brian MacMahon Brian MacMahon (23 August 1923 – 5 December 2007) was a British-born American epidemiologist who chaired the Department of Epidemiology of the Harvard School of Public Health from 1958 until 1988. Best known for his work on the epidemiology ...

Brian Magee Brian Magee (born 9 June 1975) is a Northern Irish former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2012.. Retrieved 19 June 2016. He held the WBA (Regular) super-middleweight title in 2012, and the IBO title from 2001 to 2004. At regio ...

* Brian Marshall * Brian Martin *

Brian Mason Brian David Mason (born October 12, 1953) is a Canadian politician who was leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party from 2004 to 2014 and served the Minister of Transportation in Rachel Notley's NDP government. He also served as the Gover ...

* Brian McBride * Brian McFadden * Brian McLean * Brian Miller * Brian Moore * Brian Moran * Brian Murphy * Brian Myers * Brian O'Halloran * Brian O'Neill * Brian O'Sullivan * Brian Plummer * Brian Reynolds * Brian Roberts * Brian Robertson *

Brian Savage Brian Arthur Savage (born February 24, 1971) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia F ...

* Brian Schmidt * Brian Scott * Brian Shaw *

Brian Simmons Brian Eugene Simmons (born June 21, 1975) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a linebacker for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of North ...

* Brian Smith * Brian Smyth * Brian Stack * Brian Stafford * Brian Stewart * Brian Sullivan * Brian Thompson * Brian Thomson * Brian Tucker * Brian Turner * Brian Tyler * Brian Walsh * Brian White * Brian Williams *

Brian Wilson Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, songwriter, singer and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often Brian Wilson is a genius, called a genius for his novel approaches to pop compositio ...

* Brian Wong * Brian Wood * Brian Wright * Brian Young *

Given name: individuals

* Brian Ah Yat (born 1975), American football player * Brian Alderson (footballer) (1950–1997), Scottish footballer * Brian Aldiss (1925–2017), British author * Brian Asamoah (born 2000), American football player * Brian Asawa (1966–2016), Japanese American opera singer *

Brian Azzarello Brian Azzarello (born August 11, 1962) is an American comic book writer and screenwriter who first came to prominence with the hardboiled crime series ''100 Bullets'', published by DC Comics' mature-audience imprint Vertigo (DC Comics), Vertigo. ...

(born 1962), American comic book writer and screenwriter * Brian Bannister (born 1981), American baseball player and coach * Brian Barrett (born 1966), New Zealand former first-class cricketer * Brian Bailey (born 19??), Canadian fashion designer * Brian Bass (born 1982), American former professional baseball player * Brian Beaucage (1947–1991), Canadian gangster, outlaw biker and criminal * B. Brian Blair (born 1957), American retired professional wrestler and politician * Brian Blessed (born 1937), English actor * Brian Bloom (born 1970), American actor and screenwriter * Brian Boitano (born 1963), American figure skater * Brian Bollinger (born 1968), American football player * Brian Bonsall (born 1981), American rock musician, singer, guitarist and former child actor * Brian Boobbyer (1928–2011), English rugby union player * Brian Borland, American football coach *

(941–1014), Irish king who overthrew the centuries-long domination of the Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill * Brian Bosworth (born 1965), American former football linebacker and actor * Brian Bothwell, former professional footballer * Brian Bowman (born 1946), American musician *

Brian Bowman (politician) Brian Thomas Douglas Bowman (born August 18, 1971) is a Canadians, Canadian politician, lawyer, and judge, who was the 43rd mayor of Winnipeg from 2014 to 2022. He was first elected in the 2014 Manitoba municipal elections, 2014 municipal elect ...

(born 1971), Canadian politician, lawyer, and judge * Brian Brain (1940–2023), English cricketer * Brian Branch (born 2001), American football player * Brian Brandt, American electrical engineer * Brian Brikowski (born 1989), American football defensive end and linebacker * Brian Broomell (born 1958), American football player * Brian Burrows (born 1988), American sport shooter * Brian Patrick Butler, American actor and filmmaker * Brian Cant (1933-2017), British actor and children's television presenter *

Brian Christopher Brian Christopher Lawler (January 10, 1972 – July 29, 2018) was an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler. He is best remembered for his career in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), where he performed as "Too Sexy" Brian ...

(1972–2018), American professional wrestler * Brian Christopher (lacrosse) (born 1987), All American lacrosse player * Brian Clough (1935–2004), British football manager * Brian Colin (born 1956), American video-game designer, artist and animator *

Brian Conley Brian Paul Conley (born 7 August 1961) is an English actor, comedian, singer and television presenter. Conley has been the host of '' The Brian Conley Show'', as well as presenting the Royal Variety Performance on eight occasions. In his 40+ ...

(born 1961), English actor, comedian, singer and television presenter * Brian Connolly (1945–1997), Scottish singer-songwriter, musician and actor * Brian Cornell, American businessman * Brian Cosgrove (born 1934), English animator, designer, director, producer and sculptor * Brian Costello (born 1963), American professional wrestler * Brian Cowen (born 1960), former

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(Prime Minister) of the Republic of Ireland * Brian Culbertson (born 1973), American musician and producer *

Brian de la Puente Brian Loomis de la Puente (born May 13, 1985) is a former American football Center (American football), center. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. De la Puente was also a member of the Kansas City Chie ...

(born 1985), NFL football player * Brian Dabul (born 1984), Argentine tennis player * Brian De Palma (born 1940), American film director * Brian Deneke (1978–1997), American teenage punk musician * Brian Dennehy (1938–2020), American actor * Brian Dietzen (born 1977), American actor * Brian Dowling (born 1978), Irish television presenter * Brian Dugan (born 1956), American convicted rapist and serial killer * Brian Draper (born 1990), one of two perpetrators of the Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart * Brian Eley (1946–2022), British former Chess Champion and fugitive *

Brian Eno Brian Peter George Jean-Baptiste de la Salle Eno (, born 15 May 1948), also mononymously known as Eno, is an English musician, songwriter, record producer, visual artist, and activist. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to ambien ...

(born 1948), English electronic musician, music theorist and record producer * Brian Enos, American sport shooter * Brian Epstein (1934–1967), English businessperson, manager of The Beatles * Brian Fleury, American football coach and former player * Brian Folkerts (born 1990), American football player * Brian Friedman (born 1977), American dancer and choreographer * Brian Gaine, American football executive * Brian George (born 1952), British actor * Brian Gill, Lord Gill, Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland * Brian Ginsberg (born 1966), American gymnast * Brian Glover (1934–1997), English actor and writer * Brian Goodman (born 1963), American film director, television director, writer, and actor * Brian P. Goodman (1947–2013), Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) * Brian Gottfried (born 1952), American tennis player * Brian Gowins (born 1976), American football player * Brian Graden (born 1963), American television executive * Brian Grazer (born 1951), American Oscar-winning film and television producer * Brian Gutekunst (born 1973), American football executive * Brian Haley (born 1961), American actor and comedian * Brian Haner Sr. (born 1958), American musician * Brian Haner Jr. (born 1981), American guitarist, son of Haner Sr. * Brian Hebner, American former professional wrestling referee * Brian Heidik (born 1968), American actor, used car salesman, and television personality * Brian Herbert (born 1947), American author * Brian Holland (born 1941), American songwriter and record producer * Brian Horwitz (nicknamed "The Rabbi"; born 1982), American major league baseball outfielder * Brian Hutton, Baron Hutton (1932–2020), British law lord and barrister * Brian Inglis (1916–1993), Irish journalist, historian, and television presenter, known for ''All Our Yesterdays'' * Brian Jeffriess, primary spokesperson for Australia's Southern bluefin tuna fishing and aquaculture industry * Brian Michael Jenkins (born 1942), U.S. terrorism expert * Brian Joo (born 1981), American-born Korean singer, former member of the R&B duo Fly to the Sky * Brian Jossie (born 1977), American professional wrestler performing under the ring name of ''Abraham Washington'' * Brian Joubert (born 1984), French figure skater and 2007 World Champion * Brian Kemp (born 1963), American politician *

Brian Kendrick Brian David Kendrick (born May 29, 1979) is an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure in WWE. He is also known for his time in Ring of Honor (ROH), Impact Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action Wrestlin ...

(born 1979), American professional wrestler * Brian Kerwin (born 1949), American actor * Brian Knobbs (born 1964), American professional wrestler * Brian Lane (RAF officer) (1917–1942), English fighter pilot and flying ace of the Royal Air Force * Brian Lara (born 1969), former West Indian cricketer * Brian Laudrup (born 1969), Danish footballer * Brian Laundrie (), American fugitive * Brian Leishman, Scottish politician * Brian Levant (born 1952), American filmmaker * Brian Lewerke (born 1996), American football player * Brian Limond (born 1974), Scottish comedian * Brian Littrell (born 1975), member of the boy band, The Backstreet Boys * Brian Maher, American politician * Brian Masse (born 1968), Canadian politician * Brian Matusz (1987–2025), American professional baseball pitcher *

Brian May Sir Brian Harold May (born 19 July 1947) is an English musician, songwriter, record producer, animal welfare activist and astrophysics, astrophysicist. He achieved global fame as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the rock band Queen ...

(born 1947), guitarist, songwriter, founding member of the band Queen * Brian McConaghy (born 1950), Canadian forensic scientist * Brian McDermott (murder victim) (born 1970), Irish murder victim * Brian McKeever (born 1979), Canadian cross-country skier and biathlete * Brian McKnight (born 1969) American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B musician * Brian McNamara, American actor * Brian Milligan (born 1982/1983), Northern Irish actor *Brian David Mitchell (born 1953), American criminal convicted of the Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart * Brian Mock (died 1992), American gay man and murder victim *

Brian Molko Brian Molko (born 10 December 1972) is a British-American musician who is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and lyricist of the band Placebo (band), Placebo. He is known for his nasal voice and high registered vocals, feminine/androgynous appearance ...

(born 1972), lead vocalist of the band Placebo * Brian Moorman (born 1976), American football player for the Buffalo Bills * Brian Mullins (1954–2022), Irish Gaelic football player and manager * Brian Mullins (hurler) (born 1978), Irish hurler *

Brian Mulroney Martin Brian Mulroney (March 20, 1939 – February 29, 2024) was a Canadian lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as the 18th prime minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993. Born in the eastern Quebec city of Baie-Comeau, Mulroney studi ...

(1939–2024), Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993 * Brian Doyle-Murray (born 1945), American actor *

Brian Murray (actor) Brian Murray (given name, né Bell; 10 September 193720 August 2018) was a South African actor and theatre director who was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2004. Biography Murray was born Brian Bell in Johannesburg, the son ...

(1937–2018), South African actor * Brian Mustanski, American psychologist * Brian Odom (born 1981), American football coach *

Brian O'Driscoll Brian Gerard O'Driscoll (born 21 January 1979) is an Irish former professional rugby union player. He played at outside Centre (rugby union), centre for the Irish provincial team Leinster Rugby, Leinster and for Ireland national rugby union te ...

(born 1979), Irish rugby player * Brian O'Gallagher, Australian politician * Brian O'Keefe (born 1956), Australian rules footballer * Brian O'Keefe (baseball) (born 1993), American baseball player * Brian O'Keeffe, Irish hurler * Brian Olinger (born 1983), American runner * Brian Orser (born 1961), Canadian figure skater * Brian Pattie (born 1975), American auto-racing crew chief * Brian Paddick (born 1958), British politician * Brian Peaker (born 1959), Canadian rower * Brian Peets (born 1956), American football player * Brian Percival, British film director * Brian Piccolo (1943–1970), American football player for the Chicago Bears and subject of TV movie '' Brian's Song'' * Brian Pillman (1962–1997), American professional wrestler and professional football player * Brian Pillman Jr. (born 1993), American professional wrestler * Brian Quinn (economist) (born 1936), Scottish economist and former football club chairman * Brian Quinn (soccer) (born 1960), Northern Irish-American soccer coach and former player * Brian Randle (born 1985), American basketball player * Brian Ransom (gridiron football) (born 1960), American player of gridiron football * Brian Retterer (born 1972), American swimmer *

Brian Robbins Brian Robbins (born Brian Levine, November 22, 1963) is an American film producer, director, and executive. He is the Co-CEO of Paramount Global; President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon; and Chief Content Offi ...

(born 1963), American media proprietor and film producer * Brian Ross (journalist) (born 1948), American investigative correspondent for ABC News * Brian Savoy (born 1992), Swiss basketball player * Brian Schneider (born 1976), American baseball player * Brian Serven (born 1995), American baseball player * Brian Siemann (born 1989), American wheelchair racer * Brian Sims (born 1978), American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives * Brian Skala (born 1981), American actor * Brian Snitker (born 1955), American baseball coach * Brian P. Stack (born 1966), American politician * Brian Stack (1935/1936–1984), Irish murder victim * Brian Stack (born 1964), American actor, comedian and writer *

Brian Stelter Brian Patrick Stelter (born September 3, 1985) is an American journalist best known as the former chief media correspondent for CNN and host of the CNN program ''Reliable Sources'', roles he held from 2013 to 2022. He returned to CNN in 2024. St ...

(born 1985), American journalist and television news correspondent * Brian Stephney (born 1983), Montserratian cricketer * Brian Sweeney (born 1974), American baseball player and coach * Brian Sweeney (sailor), Canadian sailor * Brian Teacher (born 1952), American tennis player * Brian Tichy (born 1968), American musician * Brian Thomas (rugby union) (1940–2012), Wales rugby union footballer * Brian Thomas (church artist), British artist * Brian Thomas Jr. (born 2002), American football player * Brian Trueman (1932-2024), British broadcaster, writer and voice actor * Brian Tochi, American actor * Brian Tucker (screenwriter), American film screenwriter * Brian Tyler (born 1972), American composer and musician * Brian Urlacher (born 1978), American football player for the Chicago Bears * Brian K. Vaughan (born 1976), American comic book and television writer * Brian Viloria (born 1980), American boxer * Brian Wallach (born 1980), American businessman and lawyer *Brian Warner (born 1969), American singer, better known by his stage name

Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer and the only original member remaining of the Marilyn Manson (band), same-titled band he founded in 1989. Th ...

* Brian Wecht (born 1975), composer/producer of musical comedy duo, Ninja Sex Party * Brian Westbrook (born 1979), American football player for the Philadelphia Eagles * Brian Williamson (1945–2004), Jamaican gay rights activist *

(1942–2025), American singer-songwriter and co-founder of American rock band

the Beach Boys The Beach Boys are an American Rock music, rock band formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian Wilson, Brian, Dennis Wilson, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their f ...

* Brian Yuzna, American producer, director, and writer

Fictional characters

* Brian, a character in the American 1983 TV miniseries V (1983) and '' V The Final Battle'' * Brian, a character in the American 2001 thriller movie '' Good Neighbor'' * Brian Baker, a police officer on the HBO drama ''The Wire'' * Brian Cohen, main protagonist of ''Monty Python's Life of Brian'', played by

Graham Chapman Graham Chapman (8 January 1941 – 4 October 1989) was a British actor, comedian and writer. He was one of the six members of the Surreal humour, surrealist comedy group Monty Python. He portrayed authority figures such as The Colonel (Monty Py ...

* Brian Connelly, a character played by Brian Doyle-Murray in the 1988 ''Superman 50th Anniversary'' movie * Brian Doheny (commonly referred to as BrianD), main protagonist of '' Video Game High School'' * Brian Fellow, animal enthusiast and main character of Saturday Night Live sketch, Brian Fellow’s Safari Planet * Brian Green, from the British TV show ''Torchwood'' * Brian Griffin on ''

Family Guy ''Family Guy'' is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on January 31, 1999, following Super Bowl XXXIII, with the rest of the first season airing from April 11, 1999. Th ...

'', voiced by Seth MacFarlane * Brian Kinney on ''Queer as Folk'' (US), played by Gale Harold * Brian Latham, a character in the 2006 superhero movie '' Lightspeed'' * Brian Johnson, main character in the 1985 film '' The Breakfast Club'' * Brian O'Conner in ''The Fast and the Furious'' series, played by Paul Walker * Brian Robles, a character in the 2022 Filipino TV series of '' Mars Ravelo's Darna'' * Brian Stills, a character in the 1981 American science fiction black comedy movie '' Modern Problems''

Media titles

Films and television shows which contain the name Brian include: * '' Brian's Song'' (1971, 2001) * '' Monty Python's Life of Brian'' (1979) * '' What About Brian'', American TV series that began in 2006 * '' Burying Brian'', mini New Zealand TV series

References

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