Davis vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Davis Rank #646

Briar Rank #700

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Davis or Briar more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Davis and Briar mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Davis and Briar boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.