Briar vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Briar Rank #700

Melvin Rank #876

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Briar or Melvin more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Briar and Melvin mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Briar and Melvin boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.