Rex vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Rex Rank #793

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Briar mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Rex and Briar boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.