Barrett vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Barrett Rank #186

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Ethan mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barrett and Ethan boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.