Austin vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austin

Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Austin Rank #107

Barrett Rank #186

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Austin or Barrett more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Austin and Barrett mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Austin and Barrett boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.