The first name Brian is of English, Scottish, Celtic, Welsh, Celtic/Gaelic, Norse origin. It is often a boy name. It has the following meaning(s):
English: Brought to England by the Breton Companions of William the Conqueror, This Name is Originally Derived from the Irish Word for Hill
Scottish: Force, Strength, a Hill
Celtic: In Use in England Since the Middle Ages. Possibly Connected With the Irish Word for Hill Thus 'He Ascends.'. Also Some Texts Define it As Strong. Th Century Brian Boru Was a High King and Great Nation
Welsh: Legendary Son of Turenn. 'strong'
Celtic/Gaelic: Strong One
Norse: Strong
Celtic: Strong, Another Form is Bryan, Wasteful, Luxury-loving, Amusing
Bryan(English) Brought to England by the Breton Companions of William the Conqueror, This Name is Originally Derived from the Irish Word for Hill. Popular Variant of Brian