The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble". It was borne by the semi-legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century.
pronounced as BRIYaeN †. Brian is used predominantly in the English, Gaelic, and Irish languages, and its origin is Celtic. It is derived from the element 'brígh' meaning strength, power, force. The name was widely used in Ireland because of Brian Boru (941-1014) or Brian Bóraimhe, the famous Irish High King who unified the