Briar vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Briar Rank #700

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Seth mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Briar and Seth boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.