Brion
Meaning
"high, noble, exalted"
Origin: Old Celtic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,271
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bri
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"high, noble, exalted"
Origin: Old Celtic
"of Devon, creative modern coinage"
Origin: American English (African-American tradition)
Brion is more popular, ranked #5271 vs #5364 for Devonta.
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Brion is more popular, ranked #5271 compared to Devonta at #5364 in the United States.
Brion means "high, noble, exalted" (Old Celtic origin). Devonta means "of Devon, creative modern coinage" (American English (African-American tradition) origin).
Brion is primarily a boy name. Devonta is primarily a boy name.