Briar vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Briar Rank #700

Colten Rank #899

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Briar or Colten more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Briar and Colten mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Briar and Colten boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.