Briar vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briar

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Briar Rank #700

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Troy mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Briar and Troy boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.