Barrett vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Barrett Rank #186

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Ian mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Barrett and Ian boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.