Barrett vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Barrett Rank #186

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Josiah mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barrett and Josiah boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.