Barrett vs Gabriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Gabriel mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Barrett and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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