Barrett vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Barrett Rank #186

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Ryan mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Barrett and Ryan boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.