Barrett vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

✓ All Clear

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

✓ All Clear

Barrett Rank #186

Emerson Rank #270

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Barrett or Emerson more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Emerson mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Barrett and Emerson boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.