Corey vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Corey Rank #679

Briar Rank #700

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Corey or Briar more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Corey and Briar mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Corey and Briar boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.