Briar
Nature name, English word name
"a thorny patch"Share
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Updated Fri Nov 15 2024
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.
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# 669 in the US
Briar Rank in US Top 1000
# 641 on Nameberry
Briar Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
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Briar in Pop Culture
- Briar Mosscharacter in Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic book series
- Briar Gatescharacter portrayed by Liam Neeson in the film 'Next of Kin'
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