Briar

Nature name, English word name

"a thorny patch"

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.

Briar Rank in US Top 1000

# 669 in the US

Briar Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 633 on Nameberry

Briar Popularity

• 669 US 2023
• 633 Nameberry 2025
• 673 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Briar

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Briar.

• Marlow
• Bryer
• Eden
• Haruki
• Wulfric
• Vail
• Briar
• Oakley
• Ellery
• Denali
• Axton
• Lupin
• Amari
• Emery
• Hartley
• Pippin
• Laith
• Scout
• Robin
• Garland

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'