Barrett vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Barrett Rank #186

Eric Rank #252

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Barrett or Eric more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Eric mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Barrett and Eric boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.