Briar
American word name and nature name
"a thorny patch"Briar Origin and Meaning
The name Briar is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "a thorny patch".
This word name entered the US Top 1000 for both genders in 2015, though it premiered a little higher for girls. There are still more baby girls named Briar than baby boys -- 594 vs. 361 in 2021 -- but it's rising in popularity for both.
Briar fits the trend for nature names, and it also offers a fresh option for honoring a Brian.
# 713 in the US
Briar Rank in US Top 1000
Briar Popularity
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Briar in Pop Culture
- Briar Mosscharacter in Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic book series
- Briar Gatescharacter portrayed by Liam Neeson in the film 'Next of Kin'