Ray vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Briar mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Briar boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.