Briar vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Briar Rank #700

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Phillip mean?

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

Are Briar and Phillip boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.