Lochlan vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lochlan

Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Lochlan Rank #774

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #774 for Lochlan.

Is Lochlan or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Lochlan at #774 in the United States.

What do Lochlan and Briar mean?

Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Lochlan and Briar boy or girl names?

Lochlan is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.