High, noble, or descendant of Brian
Obrian is a patronymic surname-turned-given name derived from the Irish O'Briain, meaning descendant of Brian. The root name Brian is likely linked to the Old Celtic word for high or noble, famously associated with the 11th-century High King of Ireland, Brian Boru.
Less common today
Obrian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,196 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Jamaican professional soccer player
