Conner vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Conner Rank #785

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Briar mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Conner and Briar boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.