Duke vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Duke Rank #710

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Briar mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Duke and Briar boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.