Briar vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Briar Rank #700

Ray Rank #777

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Briar or Ray more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Briar and Ray mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Briar and Ray boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.