Drew vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Drew Rank #543

Briar Rank #700

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Drew or Briar more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Drew and Briar mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Drew and Briar boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.