Barrett vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Barrett Rank #186

Preston Rank #330

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Barrett or Preston more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Preston mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Barrett and Preston boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.