Brier vs Afton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brier

Boy #6,362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, wild rose"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Afton river"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Brier Rank #6,362

Afton Rank #6,458

Brier is more popular, ranked #6362 vs #6458 for Afton.

Is Brier or Afton more popular?

Brier is more popular, ranked #6362 compared to Afton at #6458 in the United States.

What do Brier and Afton mean?

Brier means "thorny shrub, wild rose" (Old English origin). Afton means "from the Afton river" (Scottish origin).

Are Brier and Afton boy or girl names?

Brier is primarily a boy name. Afton is primarily a boy name.