Bryan

American  

[brahy-uhn] / ˈbraɪ ən /

noun

1. William Jennings 1860–1925, U.S. political leader.

2. a city in E Texas.

3. a male given name.

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Example Sentences

“I think that they’re trying to push the envelope to see. Is the U.S. going to really go the whole measure here,” said Bryan Clark, a former senior official with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Bryan Cranston, Rosamund Pike and Tom Hiddleston also posed for pictures at London's Royal Albert Hall ahead of the ceremony, which is being hosted by Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Mayor Butts being sad does not bring Bryan Bostic back to life. It does nothing,” said Najee Ali, a longtime civil rights activist working with Bostic’s family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Now, after appearing in just six games, he’s the highest-paid player in Pirates history after blowing past the $106.75 million deal the team handed Bryan Reynolds in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Pike could not answer what White wanted to know most: Was Hale merely protecting Bryan, or was he part of a more intricate, nefarious design?

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann