Brien
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Brien
Brien
Boy
english
1 syllable
Brien is an english boy's name meaning "Lives near a bridge; variant of brian: brave; virtuous".
Parents who choose Brien pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "Lives near a bridge; variant of brian: brave; virtuous". It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- english
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Lives near a bridge; variant of brian: brave; virtuous
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Brien
Very rare in US records
What does Brien mean?
Brien is a boy name of english origin meaning "Lives near a bridge; variant of brian: brave; virtuous".
Is Brien a rare name?
Yes. Brien does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Brien
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