Bear vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Bear Rank #829

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Briar mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Bear and Briar boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.