Briar vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Briar Rank #700

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Briar or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Briar and Wilson mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Briar and Wilson boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.