US Popularity Rank: 7819

Origin: Irish

Meaning: High, noble, exalted

Breeann is a girl’s name of Irish origin. It derives from the Irish name Brian. Though Brian’s origins are uncertain, it may derive from the Old Irish word brí, meaning “hill.” Therefore, it’s been interpreted as meaning “high, noble, exalted.” Brian is a popular name in Ireland and abroad, due in part to Brian Boru, one of the most famous High Kings of Ireland. Brian, O’Brian and O’Brien are also common Irish surnames. Brian has developed many variants over time, both masculine and feminine, including Bryan, Brien, Brienne, Breanna and Bryanne as well as Breeann. If you have Irish roots, you may like to pay tribute to your heritage by choosing one of these noble names for baby.