Briar vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Briar Rank #700

Trace Rank #705

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Briar or Trace more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Briar and Trace mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Briar and Trace boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.