Barrett vs Rowan

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 #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Barrett Rank #186

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Rowan mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barrett and Rowan boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.