Brian

American  

[brahy-uhn] / ˈbraɪ ən /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Brian British  

/ ˈbraɪən /

noun

1. Havergal (ˈhævəɡəl). 1876–1972, English composer, who wrote 32 symphonies, including the large-scale Gothic Symphony (1919–27)

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Example Sentences

Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at Annex Wealth Management, said he had concerns that companies would face margin pressure before the war and that the Middle East conflict has only exacerbated those worries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Brian Keim, the plaintiff who brought the case, used his debit card at stores in Florida in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

In a March note, Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak estimated that a 20% workforce reduction could save between $3 billion and $10 billion annually and increase earnings per share by over $1 in 2027.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Fr Brian O'Fearraigh said they had gathered with heavy hearts but also with deep thanksgiving for the musician's life.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Ho, even though she and Brian were eighteen and therefore legally adults, even though they had been together for so long.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng