Briar vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Briar Rank #700

Murphy Rank #815

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Briar or Murphy more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Briar and Murphy mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Briar and Murphy boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.