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Barrett vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and David mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Barrett and David boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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