Brier
Meaning
"thorny shrub, wild rose"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,362
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Bri
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"thorny shrub, wild rose"
Origin: Old English
"royal power"
Origin: Old English
Brier is more popular, ranked #6362 vs #6546 for Kendre.
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Brier is more popular, ranked #6362 compared to Kendre at #6546 in the United States.
Brier means "thorny shrub, wild rose" (Old English origin). Kendre means "royal power" (Old English origin).
Brier is primarily a boy name. Kendre is primarily a boy name.