Barrett vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Barrett Rank #186

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Hunter mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Barrett and Hunter boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.