Dylan vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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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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Dylan Rank #28

Barrett Rank #186

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Dylan or Barrett more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Barrett mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Dylan and Barrett boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.