Barrett vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Barrett Rank #186

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Jackson mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Barrett and Jackson boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.