Barret vs Iain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barret

Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

American English Irish

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Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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Barret Rank #4,460

Iain Rank #4,295

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #4460 for Barret.

Is Barret or Iain more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Barret and Iain mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Barret and Iain boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Iain is primarily a boy name.