Barrett vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Barrett Rank #186

Knox Rank #209

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Barrett or Knox more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Knox mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Barrett and Knox boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.