Briar vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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Briar Rank #700

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Colby mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Briar and Colby boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.