Briar vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Briar Rank #700

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Layton mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Briar and Layton boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.