Brien

Boy

Brien is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "Variant of Brien or Brian, derived from Irish meaning strong or noble.". It is pronounced BREE-un. Today it is a popular name (popularity 71/100) and fading.

Irish origin · /BREE-un/ · strong

Meaning: Variant of Brien or Brian, derived from Irish meaning strong or noble.

Popularity 71/1002 syllablesPeaked 1963↓ Falling

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What does Brien mean?

Brien means "Variant of Brien or Brian, derived from Irish meaning strong or noble.". It is of Irish origin.

Is Brien a boy or girl name?

Brien is traditionally a boy's name.

How popular is Brien?

Brien is a popular, familiar name, with a popularity score of 71/100. It was most popular in the 1960s.

How is Brien pronounced?

Brien is pronounced BREE-un.

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