Barrett vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Barrett Rank #186

Richard Rank #232

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Barrett or Richard more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Richard mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Barrett and Richard boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.