Barrett vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Barrett Rank #186

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Matthew mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Barrett and Matthew boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.