Sam vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Briar Rank #700

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Sam or Briar more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Sam and Briar mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Briar boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.