Briggs vs Damara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#327
Total SSA Count
1,057
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brigg

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Damara

Girl #8,716 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle girl, gentle woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,716
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dara, Dami, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Briggs Rank #327
Damara Rank #8,716

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #8716 for Damara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briggs ___

  • Briggs James
  • Briggs Allen
  • Briggs Thomas
  • Briggs Lee
  • Briggs Alexander

Damara ___

  • Damara Rose
  • Damara Jean
  • Damara Lynn
  • Damara Grace
  • Damara Faith
  • Damara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Briggs

Brooks Hayes Reid Collins Greer

If you choose Damara

Damaris Amara Tamara Miriam Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggs or Damara more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Damara at #8716 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Damara mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Damara means "gentle girl, gentle woman" (Greek origin).

Are Briggs and Damara boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Damara is primarily a girl name.

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