Barrett vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Adam mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Barrett and Adam boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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