Barrett vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Barrett Rank #186

Riley Rank #229

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Barrett or Riley more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Riley mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Barrett and Riley boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.