Brien: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Brien is a variant spelling of the name Brian. It originates from the Irish name Brian, which is derived from the Old Irish word "brígh" meaning "strength" or "exalted one". The name Brien can be traced back to ancient Irish kings, and it remains a popular name in Ireland and among people of Irish descent. People named Brien are often described as strong, confident, and influential.

The name Brien is of Irish origin and is derived from the Irish surname Ó Briain, meaning "descendant of Brian". It originally referred to a person who was a descendant of Brian Boru, who was a tenth-century High King of Ireland. The name Brian itself means "strong", "noble", or "high".

The popularity of the name Brien is quite low. It does not rank on the most recent list of popular baby names in the United States.

1. Brian
2. Bryant
3. Bryan
4. Bryon
5. Brion
6. Bryen
7. Bryin
8. Brean
9. Braen
10. Brionne

Some common nicknames for the name Brien are:
1. Bri
2. Brie
3. Brino
4. Bri-Bri
5. B-Man
6. B-Dawg
7. B-Rock
8. B-Money
9. B-Diddy
10. Brie-Brie

1) Brien Taylor - Former American professional baseball pitcher, and the number one overall pick in the 1991 MLB draft.
2) Brien McMahon - American politician and lawyer, who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut from 1945 until his death in 1952.
3) Brien Bloom - American former professional basketball player who played in the American Basketball Association.
4) Brien Masters - English author, known for his books on modern art, as well as his biography of British artist Francis Bacon.
5) Brien Taylor - Irish actor, best known for his role as Ciaran McCarthy in the British soap opera "Coronation Street".
6) Brien Goodrich - American former football player who played as a running back for the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Bears in the NFL.
7) Brien Taylor - Canadian curler, who represented Nova Scotia in several national and international curling championships.
8) Brien Tyree - American college basketball player, who played for the University of Mississippi and went on to play professionally in Europe.
9) Brien Berry - American musician and songwriter, known for his work with various indie rock bands, including The Handsome Family and The Wooden Birds.
10) Brien Cheadle - Australian former professional rugby league player, who played for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL.