Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, [1] as well as a surname of Occitan origin. [2] It is common in the English-speaking world.

Dec 1, 2024 · It was borne by the Irish king Brian Boru, who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was slain in the Battle of Clontarf, though his forces were …

6 days ago · Brian Origin and Meaning The name Brian is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "strong, virtuous, and honorable". The origins of the name Brian are not entirely clear, but it is …

23 hours ago · Brian Kelly's firing came after a "very tense" meeting with LSU's athletic director, Scott Woodward, who also fired play-caller Joe Sloan on Monday.

20 hours ago · Brian Kelly was fired as LSU's coach Sunday, the same day three teams coached by his ex-defensive coordinators at Notre Dame were ranked in the top 12 of the AP poll.

4 days ago · What is the meaning of the name Brian? The name Brian is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means High, Noble. Meaning not clear, but possibly related to the old Irish …

Aug 7, 2024 · Brian is of Irish origin and means "high" or "noble." It is a traditional name often associated with Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland.

The name "Brian" is of Celtic origin, derived from the Old Celtic word "briganti" which means "noble" or "high". Explore Brian's complete name analysis on Namepedia.

Sep 26, 2025 · The name Brian seems to have been unknown in Ireland before Brian Boru, [1] founder of the Ua Briain or Uí Bhriain dynasty, although the possibly related name Brión is …

1 day ago · Brian Kelly will finish his LSU tenure with a 34-14 record in less than four seasons after a tense standoff about his future on Sunday.