Wilson vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Wilson Rank #645

Briar Rank #700

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Wilson or Briar more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Briar mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Briar boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.