Jerry vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

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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Jerry Rank #868

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Briar mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Jerry and Briar boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.