Kay vs Brier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #6,362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, wild rose"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kay Rank #6,417

Brier Rank #6,362

Brier is more popular, ranked #6362 vs #6417 for Kay.

Is Kay or Brier more popular?

Brier is more popular, ranked #6362 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Kay and Brier mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Brier means "thorny shrub, wild rose" (Old English origin).

Are Kay and Brier boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Brier is primarily a boy name.