Briar vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Briar Rank #700

Douglas Rank #855

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Briar or Douglas more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Briar and Douglas mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Briar and Douglas boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.