Barrett
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Barrett is a Germanic name meaning “bear-strength”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.77% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Barrett
Barrett is a name of Germanic and Old French (French) origin, meaning 'bear-strength'. It is formed from the elements 'baro', meaning 'man' or 'warrior', and 'hard', meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'. The name entered the English language via Anglo-Norman settlers who brought it as a descriptive surname before it transitioned to use as a first name. It reflects the medieval naming custom of using combinations of robust martial attributes.
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Gender Usage of the Name Barrett
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Barrett is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.77% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Barrett
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Barrett is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United States across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 2.3K births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 6.3K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 731K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Barrett ranked #350 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #395 in 2024 — an improvement of 45 places. Barrett maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #326 in 2020. Its lowest recorded position was #2,223 in 1997. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #455 to #350).
Characteristics of the Name Barrett
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- B — Boy Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- t — Boy Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Barrett features two syllables with an initial stress pattern, projecting a grounded and steady sound. The name has gained significant cultural visibility through Barrett Browning, the renowned poet, and various influential academic figures. These associations lend it a Strong & Powerful and Preppy & Posh aesthetic.
Middle Names For Barrett
Middle names used with BarrettMethodology
Barrett is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Barrett William · Barrett James · Barrett Keith · Barrett Ray · Barrett ThomasView all 135 boy middle names.
- Total 237 middle names used with Barrett
- 38 girl middle names used with Barrett
- 63 unisex middle names used with Barrett
Middle name suggestions for BarrettMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Barrett is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Barrett Jacob · Barrett Jason · Barrett Jesus · Barrett Jerry · Barrett Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Barrett
Sound Like Barrett Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Brett · Brady · Brody · View all 39 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Brian · Benjamin · Brandon · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Barrett Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Robert · Scott · Albert · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Barrett”
Dictionary Meaning of "Barrett"Methodology
An English surname from Anglo-Norman
Examples
- Recently, the Supreme Court justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett spoke together publicly about how members of the court speak civilly to one another while disagreeing, sometimes vigorously, about the law.
A placename
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- A number of places in the United States:
- An unincorporated community in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana.
- A minor city in Grant County, Minnesota.
- A township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
- A census-designated place in Harris County, Texas.
- An unincorporated community and coal town in Boone County, West Virginia.
- A settlement on Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands.
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How to Spell Barrett in ASL
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