Briar vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Briar Rank #700

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Madden mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Briar and Madden boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.