Augustine vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Austin

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Briar

Girl #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thorny shrub, bramble"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bri

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Briar Rank #523

Briar is more popular, ranked #523 vs #553 for Augustine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustine ___

  • Augustine Henry
  • Augustine James
  • Augustine John
  • Augustine William
  • Augustine Charles
  • Augustine Felix

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 Augustine

Sebastian Maximilian Theodora Rosalind Benedict

If you choose Briar

Rowan Hazel Ivy Forrest River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Briar mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, bramble" (Old English origin).

Are Augustine and Briar boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a girl name.

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