Rey vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American 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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Rey Rank #823

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Briar mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Rey and Briar boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.