Barrett vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Barrett Rank #186

King Rank #343

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #343 for King.

Is Barrett or King more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Barrett and King mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Barrett and King boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.