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Briar

Nature name, English word name
"a thorny patch"
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Madison Dresler
By Madison Dresler
Updated Wed Apr 16 2025

Briar Origin and Meaning

The name Briar is a boy's name meaning "a thorny patch".

This word name entered the US Top 1000 for both genders in 2015, though it premiered a little higher for girls. There are still more baby girls named Briar than baby boys -- 594 vs. 361 in 2021 -- but it's rising in popularity for both. Briar fits the trend for nature names, and it also offers a fresh option for honoring a Brian.

# 669 in the US

Briar Rank in US Top 1000

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# 476 on Nameberry

Briar Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

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Popularity of the name Briar

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The name Briar in Pop Culture

  • Briar Moss
    character in Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic book series
  • Briar Gates
    character portrayed by Liam Neeson in the film 'Next of Kin'

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