Brian as a boys’ name is pronounced BRY-en. It is of Celtic, Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Brian is ” high, noble”. Could also mean “strength”. Historical: Brian Boru (10th century) was a warrior who became high king of Ireland and one of its greatest national heroes. He liberated the country from the Danes in 1014.
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