Briar vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Popularity Comparison

Briar Rank #523
Emery Rank #70

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #523 for Briar.

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

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Briar

Rowan Hazel Ivy Forrest River

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briar or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Briar at #523 in the United States.

What do Briar and Emery mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, bramble" (Old English origin). Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Briar and Emery boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a girl name. Emery is primarily a girl name.

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