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Adrian vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Barrett Rank #186

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Barrett more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Barrett mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Adrian and Barrett boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.

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