Abner vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Abner Rank #840

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Briar mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Briar boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.