Seth vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Seth Rank #559

Briar Rank #700

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Seth or Briar more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Seth and Briar mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Briar boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.