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Barret vs Shae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barret

Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,460
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Shae

Boy #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,511
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barret Rank #4,460
Shae Rank #4,511

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 vs #4511 for Shae.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Shae more popular?

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 compared to Shae at #4511 in the United States.

What do Barret and Shae mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barret and Shae boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Shae is primarily a boy name.

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