Briar vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Briar Rank #700

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Drake mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Briar and Drake boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.