Alec vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Briar mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Briar boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.