Barrett vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Barrett Rank #186

Paul Rank #264

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Barrett or Paul more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Paul mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Barrett and Paul boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.