Eric vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Eric Rank #252

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Barrett mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Eric and Barrett boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.