Brothers are built-in teammates: the ones who teased you, protected you and now text you memes at midnight. His birthday is a chance to say what you usually leave unsaid.
These birthday wishes for a brother were written by our editors, with funny and heartfelt options for big brothers, little brothers and brothers-in-law.
Our editor’s top picks
- Happy birthday to my brother, my first friend and my forever teammate.
- Growing up with you was the best adventure. Happy birthday, bro!
- No matter how old we get, you’ll always have my back and I’ll always have yours.
- Thanks for being the best brother anyone could ask for.
- Happy birthday! Proud to be your sibling.
Short birthday wishes for a brother
For texts and captions.
- Happy birthday, bro!
- Cheers to my brother!
- Brothers forever.
- Happy birthday, legend.
- Another year awesome. Happy birthday!
- Proud of you, brother.
- Best brother ever.
- Birthday vibes for my bro.
Funny birthday wishes for a brother
For brothers who love a joke.
- Happy birthday! You’re still not Mom’s favorite, but you’re close.
- Happy birthday to the brother who taught me how to lose at video games.
- You’re getting older, but I’ll always be better looking.
- Thanks for not locking me out of the house (too often) growing up.
- Happy birthday! I got you a gift: my love. Cake is extra.
- Another year older and still can’t fold a fitted sheet.
- Happy birthday to my brother and my favorite blame target.
- Remember when we were young and you thought you were cool? Me too.
Heartfelt birthday wishes for a brother
For sincere, emotional cards.
- You were my protector when we were kids and my friend as adults.
- Thank you for always being there when it mattered most.
- I’m so proud of the man you’ve become.
- We may not say it often, but I love you, brother.
- Life got better the day you became my brother.
- Your loyalty means more to me than you know.
- Wherever life takes us, we’ll always be family.
- Happy birthday to the brother who makes me proud every day.
Birthday wishes for a big brother
For the one who went first.
- Happy birthday to the big brother who showed me the way.
- You were my first hero, and you still are.
- Thanks for looking out for me, even when I didn’t ask.
- Big brother, big heart. Happy birthday!
- Every good thing I learned, I watched you do first.
- Happy birthday to my role model and my protector.
- Thanks for all the advice, even the questionable stuff.
- I still look up to you, and not just because you’re taller.
Birthday wishes for a little brother
For the youngest in the family.
- Happy birthday to my little brother, who isn’t so little anymore.
- I’ll always look out for you, even when you’re taller than me.
- Watching you grow up has made me so proud.
- Happy birthday, kiddo. You’re growing into someone amazing.
- Little brother, big dreams. Go chase them.
- You’ll always be my baby brother.
- Happy birthday to my favorite partner in mischief.
- Proud to be your big sibling. Happy birthday!
Frequently asked questions
How we put this list together: All wishes are original lines by our editors, written for brothers of every age. Written and reviewed by John Moler, editor at Graceful Names. See our editorial policy.
