Troy vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Troy Rank #531

Briar Rank #700

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Troy or Briar more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Troy and Briar mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Troy and Briar boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.