what does the name brian mean
English Meaning: The name Brian is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Brian is: Brought to England by the Breton companions of William the Conqueror, this name is originally derived from the Irish word for hill. Welsh Meaning: The name Brian is a Welsh baby name.In Welsh the meaning of the name Brian is: Legendary son of Turenn. 'Strong'.n English the meaning of the name Brian is: Brought to England by the Breton companions of William the Conqueror, this name is originally derived from the Irish word for hill. Welsh Meaning: The name Brian is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Brian is: Legendary son of Turenn. 'Strong'.