The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the Old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble".
Brian Boru was an Irish king who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was victorious in the Battle of Clontarf, but he himself was slain.
Brian is a beast and a tease. Very athletic by nature, he is commonly the #1 star on any given team. If he plays ice hockey, he will automatically be the #1 defense man.
A slang term, most commonly used by Filipino women, referring to Caucasian men. A generic and somewhat less offensive term for "white boy" in Filipino culture.
someone who is usually always irish with intreguing blue eyes. As with most irish people, he is almost always easier to figure out while heavily induced with alcohol. You're never sure if you want to date this person, or aviod them at all costs. Brian generally has no enemies, but at times is intensely disliked by his friends. He is great at making you feel big emotions, while using small words, and half ass'd glances.
That Brian is like great sex with your husbands best friend: highly addictive, and usually brings guilty feelings later.