Barrett vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Barrett Rank #186

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Alan mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Barrett and Alan boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.