Barrett vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Barrett Rank #186

Wells Rank #377

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Barrett or Wells more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Wells mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Barrett and Wells boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.