Barrett vs Robert

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 #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Barrett Rank #186

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Robert mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Barrett and Robert boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.