Briar vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
402
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cor

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Briar Rank #523
Corey Rank #679

Briar is more popular, ranked #523 vs #679 for Corey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briar ___

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

Corey ___

  • Corey James
  • Corey Michael
  • Corey Allen
  • Corey Lee
  • Corey Daniel
  • Corey Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Briar

Rowan Hazel Ivy Forrest River

If you choose Corey

Ryan Tyler Ashley Lindsay Bryce

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briar or Corey more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Briar and Corey mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, bramble" (Old English origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Briar and Corey boy or girl names?

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

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