Barrett vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barrett Rank #186

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and John mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barrett and John boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.