Barrett vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Barrett Rank #186

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Arthur mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Barrett and Arthur boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.