Barrett vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Barrett Rank #186

Colson Rank #355

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Barrett or Colson more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Colson mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Barrett and Colson boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.