Barrett vs Austin

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 #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Barrett Rank #186

Austin Rank #107

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Austin more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Austin mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Barrett and Austin boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.