Briar vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Briar Rank #523
Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 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

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Briar

Rowan Hazel Ivy Forrest River

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briar or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Briar at #523 in the United States.

What do Briar and Philip mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, bramble" (Old English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Briar and Philip boy or girl names?

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

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