These 125 Birthday Wishes for Your Brother Will Brighten His Day

Enjoy these 125 funny and sweet birthday wishes for your brother.

It's your brother's birthday, which means you're going all out! After all, he's one of your oldest and dearest friends (even if you have your moments where you'd both say otherwise).

No matter how you choose to celebrate your brother on his big day—whether it's your little brother's bday or your older bro's bday—finding just the right birthday wishes for your brother will help make his day extra special.

From inside birthday jokes that'll get him laughing to heartfelt birthday notes that'll make him smile, these 125 thoughtful birthday messages will help you find the words to make your brother’s day one to remember. Whether he’s 15 years your senior or still just your baby bro, we’ve got more birthday wishes than you’ll know what to do with!

125 Birthday Wishes for Your Brother

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  • There’s nothing as special as a brother’s bond. Happy birthday, brother!

  • My sweet brother. I love you just as much now as I did when I first saw you. Happy birthday.

  • Having you as my brother is the best gift anyone could ever ask for, and it’s not even my birthday!

  • Thank you for always inspiring me to be the best person I can be. Happy birthday.

  • I love you more than words can say, today as much as any other day! Happy birthday, bro.

  • Our bond becomes stronger with every passing year, so I’m wishing you an extra special birthday today.

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  • The world is a much better place because you’re in it. Many happy returns on your special day.

  • A thousand “happy birthdays” wouldn’t be enough to convey my love for you!

  • In spite of the fact that we sometimes go far too long without talking, I know that the bond we have is incredibly special and must be treasured at all costs. Here’s to a very happy birthday!

  • I am the luckiest person in the world to have a best bud and brother in one single package. Thanks for being you!

  • May your birthday be filled with blessings, good cheer, and good company.

  • Though the sun will one day stop burning, I am lucky enough that my love for you will last until infinity.

  • You’ve been here for me for my whole life so far, and I trust that you will remain there forever too. Happy birthday.

  • There are a million birthday wishes I could give you, but the most important thing is to know that I love you.

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  • The world is always changing but my love for you stays the same, year after year and birthday after birthday.

  • No matter how old either of us gets, I know that we will look after each other through thick and thin.

  • Happy birthday to my hero and role model, my wonderful brother.

  • Your birthday is so special to me because that is the day I received the most wonderful gift: you!

  • A brother is a friend given to us by nature. Happy birthday!

  • Words will never suffice to describe the special bond that we have, brother. I can only hope that my actions will serve to demonstrate my love for you.

  • I wish it were your birthday every day, because that way I could shower you with the love that you deserve.

  • I am honored to have had the privilege of growing up with you, and just as honored to get old with you. Happy birthday, bro.

  • Happy birthday. You are a much-needed beacon of joy and hope in this troubled world.

  • You are my oldest and best friend. Happy birthday, brother.

  • If I got a dollar for every time I thought of you and smiled, I’d be a millionaire by the weekend. Happy birthday, bro.

Related: Birthday Quotes

Birthday Wishes for Big Brother

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  • Happy birthday to my older brother. You rock!

  • Don’t worry about getting older, age is just a number!

  • Happy birthday, old-timer.

  • Happy birthday to my wonderful role model and big brother.

  • May every wish you have this year come true!

  • Happy birthday, I bet you wish you were as young as me!

  • Every year that passes makes it less likely that you’ll be in the Superbowl, but happy birthday big bro!

  • I’m so lucky to have you as my big brother.

  • Have a special year, big brother!

  • Happy birthday to my responsible role model and partner in crime!

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  • Wishing you nothing but happiness and success in the year to come.

  • Happy birthday to my best bud and big bro.

  • Have a chillaxed birthday!

  • The best big brother in the world deserves to have a rockin’ birthday!

  • Happy birthday! Just a reminder that you’re dangerously close to becoming the grumpy old man you said you’d never be!

  • Happy birthday to my best friend by blood.

  • We may drive mom and dad crazy but we’ll always have each other!

  • Happy birthday! Thanks for always looking after me when we were kids!

  • Happy birthday, bro! Thanks for always having my back!

  • You always get me out of a tight spot, happy birthday big brother!

  • Wishing you some peace and quiet on your special day.

  • Happy birthday, big bro, I hope it’s filled with BBQ and beer!

  • Happy birthday! I hope to age as well as you have!

  • Wishing you a happy revolution around the sun big bro!

  • Happy birthday old man, don’t sweat those grey hairs. They make you look distinguished...

Birthday Wishes for Your Younger Brother

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  • Happy birthday, little brother! You're my favorite person on the planet.

  • I am so grateful to have you as my little brother, happy birthday!

  • Wishing you the most special day little bro, aren’t you glad you always had me to watch your back?

  • You may be one year older, but you haven’t aged a day.

  • Happy birthday little bro, let’s see if you end up aging like a fine wine, like yours truly.

  • No matter how many birthdays you have, you’ll never be older than me, so get used to it. Happy birthday!

  • Happy birthday little bro, thanks for never ratting out on me when we were kids!

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  • Happy birthday! Maybe when you’re my age you’ll be as good-looking as I am.

  • Celebrating another year of you being stuck as my little brother!

  • Happy birthday, you spritely soul!

  • Happy birthday! I hope you never start acting your age!

  • Happy birthday to my best friend. I was always glad to show you what I know.

  • Hoping you have a brilliant birthday, you fancy babysitting my kids?

  • You may only be a couple of years younger than me, but you’ll always be my little bro!

  • Happy birthday, little bro! When I get old, you can repay the favor of me looking after you!

  • One year older, but still 21 at heart! Happy birthday little brother.

  • May you never change, little brother!

  • Happy birthday little man. Maybe this will be the year you grow big and strong like your big bro!

  • Happy birthday to my evil clone. One day, I’ll get you to do my bidding!

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  • Happy birthday! It’s no wonder you turned out so well when you had such a good role model...

  • One year older and just as handsome. Our looks must run in the family!

  • Happy birthday little man. Here’s to never growing up.

  • A wise word of advice from me, little bro. Make the most of not having back pain! Happy birthday.

  • You’ll always be a kid in my eyes, little bro. Wishing you a very special day.

  • Happy birthday little man. Want to take some of these gray hairs off me?

Related: Birthday Puns

Funny Birthday Wishes for Your Brother

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  • The greatest gift you could ever ask for is being related to me, so you’re welcome!

  • Anyone who tells you that you still look young is lying. Embrace that gray hair!

  • From the bottom of my heart, this year more than ever, I truly and deeply hope you get rid of that beard.

  • On this day so many years ago, you won the genetic lottery by being born as my brother. Congrats!

  • Happy birthday my favorite brother... Oh, and only brother!

  • Happy birthday, bro! The most perfect present you’ll get this year is my own presence!

  • Everybody knows you can’t pick your family. That explains why you’re stuck with me!

  • Happy birthday, bro, thanks for always taking the blame for me in front of mom and dad!

  • Congrats on getting old! Couldn’t be me...

  • Happy birthday, bro, can’t wait to see if this is the year you develop a good taste in music! Learn from the best.

  • Happy birthday. Thanks for being proof that with age does not necessarily come wisdom!

  • For your birthday this year, I got you an airbrush. It’s kind of like a hairbrush, but instead of sorting out your hair, it’ll sort out your wrinkles!

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  • Happy birthday, thanks for letting me be mom and dad’s favorite!

  • Happy birthday to my awesome brother! I love how you don’t even need to say out loud that I’m your favorite sibling...

  • Wishing you a successful year. Never give up on your dreams, so I suggest you keep on sleeping!

  • Happy birthday, bro. If you ever fall down, I’ll be the first to laugh but also the first to help you up.

  • Some things, like wine, whiskey, and cheese get better with age. Unfortunately, you’re not one of them. Happy birthday, bro!

  • Hoppy bird day you ol’ spring chicken!

  • Happy birthday, brother, you’ve got to be one of my favorite siblings.

  • Personally, I never much liked you, but mom said I had to wish you a happy birthday! Just kidding, love you, bro.

  • To a brother like no other, you rock!

  • It takes a lot of balls to play golf badly as you do... Happy birthday!

  • I hope you like this birthday wish, because it’s also your gift!

  • Happy birthday to my brother who looks eerily like me. You handsome devil.

  • I smile because you’re my brother. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it.

Best Happy Birthday Wishes to Post on Your Brother's Social Media

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  • Happy birthday, from your favorite Facebook friend and your favorite sibling too!

  • Let’s turn your Facebook wall into a birthday party!

  • I was going to wish you a happy birthday on Twitter, but then I remembered you aren’t cool enough to have it!

  • If you reply to this Facebook birthday message today then I will be sorely disappointed. Get off your phone and go party!

  • Happy birthday! Wait a sec... Aren’t you too old to have Facebook?

  • Happy birthday, bro! May your blessings be as plentiful as the gray hairs on your head #silverfox

  • Please be grateful for this birthday wish, as it took me 10 minutes to work out how to post it!

  • May your year bring you as many blessings as you have friends on Facebook.

  • I wish I could retweet my love for you over and over, my dear brother.

  • I would have loved to share a story from when we were younger in celebration of your birthday, but I don’t want to get banned from Facebook!

  • Happy 24 hours of constant Facebook notifications day!

  • Today is all about you! Go wild, brother! #wildchild

  • Nobody knows me better than you do... So please, can you guess my Twitter password? I’m locked out. Happy birthday, bro!

  • Happy birthday to my favorite brother! I wanted to post a photo from your last birthday, but I think that would go against community guidelines...

  • No matter how many birthdays go by, I will never miss the opportunity to embarrass you in front of all your friends on here. I LOVE YOU, BRO!

  • Happy birthday to my best friend and brother. You’re the only reason I still use this site.

  • Life is too short to spend your birthday on the internet. Go have fun! Happy birthday.

  • My dearest brother, I’m wishing you an early happy birthday now, so I don’t have to remember it later!

  • Your birthday is so important to me that I’ve taken time out of doing nothing to post this message. Happy birthday, bro!

  • Happy birthday to the best bro ever. I care about you enough to not ignore the Facebook birthday reminder!

  • I wish there was an even lazier way than social media to wish you a happy birthday. JK! Happy birthday, bro!

  • I was dangerously close to sending you a real birthday card, but thankfully my internet connection came back!

  • Happy birthday to one of the select few people whose birthdays I can remember without the Facebook reminder!

  • I searched far and wide for a good birthday card, but I ended up posting this instead! Happy birthday, bro!

  • Happy birthday, brother. Allow me to take this opportunity to tell you that you can always change your age in your Facebook settings. Nobody’s going to know!

Next up, Birthday Jokes!