Barrett vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Barrett Rank #186

Brian Rank #301

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Barrett or Brian more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Brian mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Barrett and Brian boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.