Roy vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Roy Rank #542

Briar Rank #700

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Roy or Briar more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Roy and Briar mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Briar boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.