Afton vs Brier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Afton

Boy #6,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Afton river"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Boy #6,362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, wild rose"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Afton Rank #6,458

Brier Rank #6,362

Brier is more popular, ranked #6362 vs #6458 for Afton.

Is Afton or Brier more popular?

Brier is more popular, ranked #6362 compared to Afton at #6458 in the United States.

What do Afton and Brier mean?

Afton means "from the Afton river" (Scottish origin). Brier means "thorny shrub, wild rose" (Old English origin).

Are Afton and Brier boy or girl names?

Afton is primarily a boy name. Brier is primarily a boy name.