Barrett vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Barrett Rank #186

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Dylan mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Barrett and Dylan boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.