Briar vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Briar Rank #700

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Salem mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Briar and Salem boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.