130 Best Birthday Wishes for Your Brother and Brother-in-Law

Nobody knows you better than your siblings. If you have a brother, you already know that there’s a special bond between the two of you that can't be broken. That’s why when his birthday rolls around, you better go all out. Sure, you can get him a thoughtful gift, bake or buy (no judgment here) his favorite birthday cake or take him on a fun-filled family trip — but nothing will make him happier than an unexpected, heartfelt birthday wish to make his special day even better.

Not sure what to write inside a birthday card to the guy who knows you better than most? That’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up some of the best birthday wishes for your brother to commemorate the day he was born.

Oh, and we didn’t forget about your brother-in-law. He may be married into your family, but he’s more than a bonus addition — he’s your brother. He’s just as important and worthy of birthday wishes as any other member of your family. What’s more, he’ll appreciate it more than you’ll know.

You can share these messages and wishes inside a birthday card, send as a text message, or post on social media if he’s actively online. And don't forget about everyone else in the family. We've got birthday wishes for Mom, Dad and your sisters, too!

• Go, [insert name]! It's your birthday!
• Wishing my first best friend the best day ever.
• Today a star was born. Happy birthday, brother!
• The award for best brother goes to you. HBD!
• HBD to the best bro on the planet!
• Happy born day, brother!
• Wishing my awesome brother an awesome birthday!
• Happy birthday, brother! I love you!
• Today we celebrate you. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday to my first protector.
• Time to party! Happy birthday, brother.
• Brothers are the best gift. Happy birthday!
• I can’t wait to celebrate with you. Enjoy your special day!
• Cheers to another year around the sun!
• Happy cake day! Enjoy.
• You’re the best brother anyone could ever ask for. HBD!
• Wishing you the best birthday yet!
• Happy birthday to my favorite bodyguard.
• Happy birthday, dear brother.
• Happy birthday to my favorite brother!
• Live it up, brother. Happy birthday!
• I’m the luckiest person to have a brother like you. Happy birthday!
• You’re one-of-a-kind and I love you so much. Happy birthday, brother!
• I love you today, tomorrow and forever. Happy birthday, brother!
• Wishing the most wonderful brother the best birthday ever!
• Happy birthday to the guy who always makes me smile.
• Happy birthday to my first and forever friend!

• Yep, you’re still older than me. There’s no way around it, bud! Happy birthday, old man.
• When you blow out your candles, I hope you take a deep breath — you’re gonna need it. Happy birthday, my ancient brother.
• No need to thank me for your present. The greatest gift you could ever receive is me as your beloved sibling.
• You’re the peanut to my butter. Happy birthday, brother!
• Let’s party like it’s your birthday! Oh wait, it really is. HBD!
• Don’t get too cake wasted. Happy birthday!
• I’m pretty sure I’m the favorite child, but since it’s your special day, I’ll let you think otherwise. Happy birthday, brother!
• Happy birthday! Now, where's the cake?
• Happy birthday! Stay annoying!
• Happy birthday to my former womb mate!
• Happy birthday to the GOAT (as the kids would say). Stay cool, bro! Love you.
• Happy birthday, from your superbly gorgeous and endlessly talented older sis!
• Happy birthday! P.S. Mom still loves me more.
• Happy birthday, brother. Don’t you worry about getting so old. That was something that happened years ago.
• Mom and Dad did a good job raising you. I’m shocked you’ve turned out so well. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday, brother. Enjoy another 365 days of an all-expense paid trip around the sun!
• Even though you always thought you were mom’s and dad’s favorite, we all know the truth. Happy birthday, bro!
• I guess your birthday wish came true because you have me as a sibling! Happy birthday, brother.
• Don’t forget who’s the older sibling. You know who’s boss! Happy birthday!
• We may need to call the fire department with all of those candles on the cake! Enjoy your special day, old man!
• I brought you the best birthday ever: me! Happy birthday, brother.
• Another birthday comes by with more candles on your cake and less hairs on your head!
• Happy birthday, lil bro! You're welcome for being mom and dad's guinea pig.
• Happy birthday! Here's to another year of me annoying you from afar.
• Wishing the most intelligent person I know a great day. That’s me. And to you a very happy birthday.
• When you blow out your candles and make a wish, don’t forget to ask for fuller hair because it’s starting to look sparse. Happy birthday, old fella!
• Thanks for always being older than me. Happy birthday, brother!
• I’m looking forward to growing old with you, and happy that you have a head start. Happy birthday!
• Yesterday is past, tomorrow is unknown, and present… I didn’t get one. Happy birthday anyway!
• With this another year of passing, I hope you start acting your age and not your shoe size. Happy birthday, brother!
• Happy birthday to the guy who thinks he’s God’s gift to this family. OK, you’re one of our many blessings but not the main one. Happy birthday!

• There’s no one on the planet who loves and appreciates me for being me more than you. Thank you for being my safe space since birth. Happy born day, brother!
• You have always been in my corner and for that I’m forever grateful. I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing brother. Wishing you the best birthday yet!
• Dear brother, you’ve been the best role model anyone could ever have. I owe so much to you. From my admirable work ethic to my compassion. I learned from the best. Happy birthday, brother.
• The day you were born, I knew I would always have a built-in best friend. Thank you for being the greatest protector and BFF rolled into one.
• Since the day you were born, I knew you were special. You continue to prove me right. Happy birthday, brother!
• Happy birthday to the guy who has always protected me even though I’m older than you!
• I don't want to think about what my life would be like without you. Happy birthday!
• The David to my Alexis — I love you so much!
• Thank you for being a shoulder I can always lean on no matter what. I love you so much. Happy birthday!
• You’ve always been my biggest supporter. Wishing you the absolute best birthday, brother!
• Brothers are the greatest gift that anyone could ever have. I’m so grateful to have you in my life. Happy birthday!
• We may not have known each other our entire lives, but it sure feels like it. Happy birthday, brother-in-law!
• You’re one of the best parts of my life and I’m so proud to call you my brother. Wishing you a wonderful birthday.
• Happy birthday to my most beloved confidante. Thank you for being you. Happy birthday, big brother.
• You’re one of my biggest inspirations. Wishing you the best on your personal new year!
• As I look back on our lives, you’ve always been my biggest cheerleader. Today, we celebrate you. Happy birthday!
• HBD! I'm so glad [husband's name] came with such a cool bro.
• Thank you for being such an awesome role model for me when we were growing up. I still look up to you. Happy birthday, brother.
• You’re such a wonderful addition to our family. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays!
• No matter what I’m going through, you always know how to make me feel better. I appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. I love you, brother. Happy birthday!
• I look back fondly on my childhood and you’re such a big part of it. Thank you for being the best brother ever. Happy birthday!
• Our sibling bond is something that outsiders will never understand. I’m lucky to have such a loving brother. Happy birthday!
• I can always count on you to lift me when I’m low and encourage me to keep going at my heights. Thank you for being you. Happy birthday, brother.
• No one can make me laugh the way you do. Today, I hope to bring a smile to your face. Happy birthday!
• You’re one of my favorite people on the planet. Never stop being the amazing person that you are, little brother. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday to the person responsible for helping shape me into the woman I am today. I love you, brother!
• Thank you for always being by my side. Wishing you a wonderful birthday!
• No sibling rivalry over here — it’s always been love. Happy birthday!
• I’m beyond grateful to call you my brother and most importantly, my friend. Happy birthday.
• When you came into our family, you fit right in. Keep bringing joy to all those around you. Happy birthday, brother-in-law!
• When you blow out your candles, I hope that all your wishes and dreams come true. Happy birthday, brother!
• When times are good and when they are bad, you’ll always be the best brother I could ever have. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday! We haven't always been best friends, but I'm grateful for how much we've grown together and am excited for what lies ahead. Love you!
• Happy birthday to the guy who always knows how to make me see the glass half full. I admire your optimism. Happy birthday, brother.
• Your smile always lights up every room. Keep shining. Happy birthday!
• No one can make me laugh the way that you do. Your sense of humor is unmatched, and I love you for it. Happy birthday to my hilarious brother!
• Today we celebrate the wonderful man who makes us all smile. Happy birthday!
• When we were growing up, I always thought you were the strongest and bravest person I knew (besides Dad, of course!). That still rings true. Happy birthday, brother.

• I pray that God continues to guide you toward life’s greatest joys. Happy birthday, my beloved brother.
• I’m beyond blessed to have a brother who loves to pray as much as he enjoys partying. You embody the best of both worlds. Never stop being you! Happy birthday.
• May God continue to shower you with endless blessings. Happy birthday.
• God’s favor on your life is so evident. May your special day bring even greater blessings your way. Happy birthday!
• When God made us siblings, it was one the best things that could’ve happened in my life. I love you, brother and HBD!
• Having a built-in best friend is one of my biggest blessings. Happy birthday to my all-time best buddy.
• When I think about the wonderful people in my life, you’re the first to come to mind. Happy birthday to my favorite brother.
• May God grant all of your heart’s desires today and always. Happy birthday!
• God blessed me when he made us siblings. Wishing you a splendid birthday!
• When you were born, I knew God sent us all an angel. I still feel the same way. Happy birthday, little brother.
• When you joined our family, I knew you would become one of our biggest blessings. Happy birthday!
• Your birthday will always be one of my favorite days. That’s because it was the day my best friend was born. Happy birthday!
• May God continue to cover you on your special day and beyond. Wishing you a fantastic birthday.
• Having an unbreakable sibling bond like ours is one of life’s biggest blessings. I never take our closeness for granted. Happy birthday, brother.
• I’m convinced that God blessed me with the absolute best brother on the planet. Happy birthday!
• Every day I thank the Lord for allowing someone as special as you to be a big part of my life. Birthday blessings to you, brother.
• My prayer is that you get everything you want and more. You deserve it all. Happy birthday!
• As you turn another year older, I know that God will continue to bless you. Keep the faith and enjoy your special day.
• May your birthday be filled with endless blessings!
• Always keep God first in all that you do. Happy birthday, brother.
• I’m forever grateful to God for making us siblings. Having you as a brother is the greatest blessing I could’ve ever received. Wishing you a wonderful birthday.
• Friends may come and go, but siblings are forever. I’m so blessed to have you as my brother. Happy birthday!
• May the Lord’s blessings shower over you today and always. Enjoy your birthday!
• Today we celebrate one of God’s greatest creations: you! Happy birthday, brother.
• As you make another journey around the sun, remember to count your blessings. Happy birthday!
• I will always praise God for making us siblings. I know our bond is unique and I never take it for granted. Happy birthday, brother.
• Wishing you a blessed birthday. Enjoy, big brother!
• I’m always praying for you, brother. Today and every day, I wish you nothing but joy. Happy birthday!
• God continues to show me that unconditional love exists. You’re proof. Happy birthday!
• When the universe made us siblings, it was one of my biggest blessings! Happy birthday.
• Keep being the loving, caring and kind person you are and watch your blessings continue to flow. Happy birthday!
• Wishing the best brother, a boatload of blessings today and always. Happy birthday!
• Brothers like you are the greatest blessings. I’ll always thank God for choosing me to be your sibling. Happy birthday!
• As long as you lean on God, you’ll always be guided. Wishing you countless blessings on your special day.
• Happy birthday to one of God’s greatest gifts!

Karla Pope

Karla Pope is a longtime writer, editor and blogger with more than two decades of editorial experience. She’s written for a variety of outlets including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Travel + Leisure, Tripadvisor, People, Parade and more. Her coverage includes travel, lifestyle, entertainment and wellness content. When she's not exploring the world with her family, you can find her curled up on the couch watching a documentary and eating gummy bears.