Barrett vs Anderson

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 #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Barrett Rank #186

Anderson Rank #357

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Barrett or Anderson more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Anderson mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Barrett and Anderson boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.