Barret vs Shaw

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 #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Barret Rank #4,460

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4460 for Barret.

Is Barret or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Barret and Shaw mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Barret and Shaw boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.