Barrett vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Barrett Rank #186

Briggs Rank #327

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Barrett or Briggs more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Briggs mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Barrett and Briggs boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.