Barrett vs Colter

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 #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Barrett Rank #186

Colter Rank #218

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #218 for Colter.

Is Barrett or Colter more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Colter mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Barrett and Colter boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.