Briar vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Briar Rank #700

Alec Rank #880

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

Is Briar or Alec more popular?

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

What do Briar and Alec mean?

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

Are Briar and Alec boy or girl names?

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