Barrett vs Bryson

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 #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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Barrett Rank #186

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Bryson mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Barrett and Bryson boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.