Roger vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Roger Rank #750

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Briar mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Roger and Briar boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.