Briand is a surname, and may refer to:
Anne Briand (born 1968), French athlete
Aristide Briand (1862–1932), Prime Minister of France and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Ben Briand (born 1980), Australian film director
Jean-Olivier Briand (1715–1794), Roman Catholic bishop of Quebec
Jimmy Briand (born 1985), French association football player
Ludwig Briand (born 1981), French actor
Pascal Briand (born 1976), French speed skater
Philippe Briand (born 1950), deputy to the French National Assembly