Briar vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Briar Rank #700

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Donovan mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Briar and Donovan boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.