Briar vs Lochlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Briar Rank #700

Lochlan Rank #774

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #774 for Lochlan.

Is Briar or Lochlan more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Lochlan at #774 in the United States.

What do Briar and Lochlan mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Briar and Lochlan boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Lochlan is primarily a boy name.