Briar vs Remington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Rem, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Briar Rank #523
Remington Rank #287

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 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

Remington ___

  • Remington James
  • Remington Cole
  • Remington Lee
  • Remington Scott
  • Remington Grant
  • Remington Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Briar

Rowan Hazel Ivy Forrest River

If you choose Remington

Paxton Hudson Maverick Sawyer Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briar or Remington more popular?

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 compared to Briar at #523 in the United States.

What do Briar and Remington mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, bramble" (Old English origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are Briar and Remington boy or girl names?

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

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