George vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Barrett Rank #186

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Barrett more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do George and Barrett mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are George and Barrett boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.

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