Briar vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Briar Rank #700

Duke Rank #710

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Briar or Duke more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Briar and Duke mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Briar and Duke boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.