Barrett vs Brooks

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 #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Barrett Rank #186

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Brooks mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Barrett and Brooks boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.