Briar vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Briar Rank #700

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Lawrence mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Briar and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.