Bryan vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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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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Bryan Rank #306

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Barrett mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Bryan and Barrett boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.