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Brion
BoyIrish· “variant of Brian”
- Meaning
- variant of Brian
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- BRY-uhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #8,361
- US babies 2025
- 9
- Best rank
- #804 (1957)
- Peak year
- 1957
Meaning and origin of Brion
Brion is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Brian”.
Brion is a form of Brian, an old Irish name whose origin is uncertain, though it is often linked to a Celtic element meaning high or noble. The most famous bearer of the root name is Brian Boru, the high king of Ireland killed at the Battle of Clontarf. Brión also occurs as a separate early Irish name, borne in legend by a brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages. It is usually said BRY-uhn, just like Brian, although BREE-ahn is heard in some families. Bri is a possible short form. The spelling looks a little old-world beside Brian.
Other spellings with the same sound: Brian, Bryan, Bryon, Bryen.
Popularity over time
Brion first appears in US Social Security records in 1945. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 8 different years, starting in 1956. Its best national rank was #804 in 1957, the same year it reached its highest count of 87 babies. In 2025, 9 babies were named Brion, and it ranked #8,361 nationally. That is 57% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,316 in 1950, #1,570 in 1980, #2,873 in 2000, #5,513 in 2010, and #8,361 in 2025. Of the 2,807 US boys named Brion since records began, 22% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 522 babies. Since 2010, 245 more have been named Brion.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jame, Carnell, Vic, Hayward, and Fritz.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Brion over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Brion is usually pronounced BRY-uhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with B and ends in “-on”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Brian, Bryan, Bryon, and Bryen.
Middle names for Brion
A few middle names that flow with Brion: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Brion
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brion mean?
Brion is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Brian”.
What is the origin of the name Brion?
Brion has Irish roots. Brion is a form of Brian, an old Irish name whose origin is uncertain, though it is often linked to a Celtic element meaning high or noble.
Is Brion a popular name?
Not especially. Brion ranked #8,361 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Brion a boy or girl name?
Brion is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Brion over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Brion?
Brion is usually pronounced BRY-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings