Barrett vs Dakota

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 #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Barrett Rank #186

Dakota Rank #329

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #329 for Dakota.

Is Barrett or Dakota more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Dakota at #329 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Dakota mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Barrett and Dakota boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.