Grey vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Grey Rank #878

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Briar mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Grey and Briar boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.