Briar vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Briar Rank #700

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Philip mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Briar and Philip boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.