Brian
Meaning
High, Noble
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
/ˈbraɪən/
Traits associated with the name Brian:
Dogs named Brian tend to be loving, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Brian?
Naming your dog Brian suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative. It also suggests that you may have a fondness for classic names and appreciate the traditional.
Is Brian a good dog name?
Brian has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Brian isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Brian is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Brian was, in the past month, the 2277th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Brian is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Brian was viewed 50 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Brian's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Brian is most adored in Idaho, Louisiana and Missouri.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Texas and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Brian.
Most popular breeds named Brian:
- Chow Chow
- Labrador Retriever
- Chihuahua
- Beagle
- Pomeranian
Famous dogs named Brian:
A white labrador retriever named Brian featured in the television show Family Guy.
Brian is found in these categories:
funny
Humor arises from humanizing canines with typical guy monikers.
irish
Derived from an old Irish word meaning "noble".
famous
Popularized by a witty canine character in "Family Guy".
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