Briar vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Briar Rank #700

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Mac mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Briar and Mac boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.