Briggs vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Briggs Rank #327

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Briggs or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Barrett mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Briggs and Barrett boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.