Briar vs Bellamy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

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Briar Rank #700

Bellamy Rank #691

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Bellamy more popular?

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Bellamy mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin).

Are Briar and Bellamy boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Bellamy is primarily a boy name.