Barrett vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Barrett Rank #186

Malcolm Rank #314

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Barrett or Malcolm more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Malcolm mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Barrett and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.