Briar vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Briar Rank #700

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Peyton mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Briar and Peyton boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.