Barrett vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Barrett Rank #186

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Nicholas mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Barrett and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.