Barrett vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

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Barrett Rank #186

Peter Rank #192

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Barrett or Peter more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Peter mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Barrett and Peter boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.