Briar vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Briar Rank #700

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Samson mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Briar and Samson boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.