Emery vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Emery Rank #825

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #825 for Emery.

Is Emery or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Emery at #825 in the United States.

What do Emery and Briar mean?

Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Emery and Briar boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.