Barrett vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Barrett Rank #186

Oscar Rank #217

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Barrett or Oscar more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Oscar mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Barrett and Oscar boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.