Briar vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Briar Rank #700

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Davis mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Briar and Davis boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.