Names like Brian
If Brian is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Irish classics to names with a similar sound. Brian peaked a while ago, so the list leans toward names from the same moment.
Top matches: Aidan, Brendan, Sean and Donovan.
24 boy names like Brian
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- Aidan#326The name Aidan comes from an old Irish word meaning 'little fire'.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- BrendanThis name comes from an old Irish word meaning 'prince' or 'king'.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Sean#489Sean is the Irish version of the name John.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Donovan#496It means "dark-haired chief" or "brown-haired chieftain." It comes from an Irish surname…Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Keegan#621It means "descendant of the fiery one" or "small and fiery".Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Ryan#99Ryan means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Brady#321The name Brady comes from an Irish surname meaning 'spirited' or 'broad-chested'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Kevin#221Handsome birth; noble birthAlso IrishPast its peak, like Brian
- DevanThis name comes from an old Irish surname.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Cody#318Cody is an Irish name meaning 'descendant of Óda.' It's connected to prosperity and…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- DillanThe name Dillan comes from an Irish surname that means 'like a lion'.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Kaden#328Kaden's meaning is debated.Also IrishPast its peak, like Brian
- ReaganIt means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- BraedenBraeden means "broad valley." It's often seen as a modern variation of the name Bradan.Also IrishPast its peak, like Brian
- BrennenThe name means 'little raven' or 'sorrow' in Irish.Also Irish2 syllables
- Colin#343It's a short form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.Past its peak, like Brian2 syllables
- Oscar#223Oscar means "God's spear" or "deer friend".Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Casey#320This name comes from an Irish surname.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Quinn#467Quinn comes from an Irish surname meaning "descendant of Conn." Conn means "wisdom" or…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Riley#208Riley means "valiant" or "courageous." It can also mean "rye clearing" or "wood clearing."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Trevor#680From a large settlement or homestead.Also IrishPast its peak, like Brian
- Shawn#682Shawn is the Irish version of the name John, which means "God is gracious." It implies…Also IrishPast its peak, like Brian
- BroganThis name comes from an Irish word that means 'prince' or 'sturdy'.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- KeonIt's an Irish name that's a variation of John.Also Irish2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Brian?
- Names with a similar style to Brian include Aidan, Brendan, Sean, Donovan, Keegan and Ryan.
- How are these names matched to Brian?
- Each name is compared with Brian on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Brian peaked a while ago, so the list leans toward names from the same moment.
- What other Irish names are like Brian?
- Aidan, Brendan, Sean, Donovan and Keegan share Brian's Irish roots.