Edward vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Edward Rank #228

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Barrett mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Edward and Barrett boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.