Pierce vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Pierce Rank #541

Briar Rank #700

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Pierce or Briar more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Briar mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Briar boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.