Barret vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barret

Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Barret Rank #4,460

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barret or Barnabas more popular?

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barret and Barnabas mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Barret and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.