Barrett vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barrett Rank #186

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Benjamin mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barrett and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.