Briar
Unisex name · Old english · pronounced BRY-er
Verified name
What does Briar mean?
Thorny bush
Origin and language
Old english
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 578 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1271 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Bri, Briar-Rose
Variant: Brier
Related: Rose, Rowan
Using Briar across cultures
Botanical nature choice.
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