April vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

April

Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to open (spring)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#502
Total SSA Count
607
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ape, Appy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

April Rank #502
Briar Rank #523

April is more popular, ranked #502 vs #523 for Briar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

April ___

  • April Rose
  • April Lynn
  • April Marie
  • April Dawn
  • April Joy
  • April Grace

Briar ___

  • Briar Rose
  • Briar Lynn
  • Briar Mae
  • Briar Grace
  • Briar Wren
  • Briar Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose April

June May Jade Brooke Ryan

If you choose Briar

Rowan Hazel Ivy Forrest River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is April or Briar more popular?

April is more popular, ranked #502 compared to Briar at #523 in the United States.

What do April and Briar mean?

April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, bramble" (Old English origin).

Are April and Briar boy or girl names?

April is primarily a girl name. Briar is primarily a girl name.

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