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 Jabarian, a University of Chicago economist who conducted a rigorous independent evaluation of A.I. detectors, told me flatly, “This narrative that we shouldn’t use A.I. detection doesn’t seem to hold anymore.”

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Co-created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, “Mexodus” tells the fictional story of Henry, who evades his capture by fleeing Texas across the Rio Grande.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“The modern consumer experience would not have happened without all the work of Joe Collins,” said Comcast CEO Brian Roberts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Filmed in various locations around Scotland, including the Stirlingshire village of Gartmore, it's described by Brian Cox as "a love letter" to Scotland, and some much needed lightness in troubled times.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Brian, Lexie said, had his heart set on Princeton.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng