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

Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour says Yum’s investment in technology such as digital ordering and delivery optimization is undervalued by the market, noting that Yum could charge franchisees for software services and generate additional revenue.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Indian plant is the largest the company—which spun out of pharmaceutical group GSK in 2022—has taken on, Haleon Chief Executive Brian McNamara said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Steve Trittschuh and Brian Bliss, who also started in the game against Trinidad and Tobago, have both coached in college and MLS.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“It’s like 112 Walmarts on a piece of property,” said Brian Crawford at the meeting.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Or maybe—and this was the best dream of all—maybe Brian would transfer to Yale, or she could transfer to Princeton.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng