Ariel vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Ariel Rank #512

Briar Rank #700

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Ariel or Briar more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Briar mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Ariel and Briar boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.