Brian vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Brian Rank #301

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Barrett mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Brian and Barrett boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.