Gabriel vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #186
Total SSA Count: 1,984
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Nash Luka Jett Jonathan

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Barrett Rank #186

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Barrett more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Barrett mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Gabriel and Barrett boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.

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