Barrett vs Calvin

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 #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Barrett Rank #186

Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Calvin mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Barrett and Calvin boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.