Barrett vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Barrett Rank #186

Ellis Rank #273

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Barrett or Ellis more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Ellis mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Barrett and Ellis boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.