Drake vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Drake Rank #662

Briar Rank #700

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Drake or Briar more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Drake and Briar mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Drake and Briar boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.