Greg vs Barret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greg

Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

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Greg Rank #4,526

Barret Rank #4,460

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 vs #4526 for Greg.

Is Greg or Barret more popular?

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 compared to Greg at #4526 in the United States.

What do Greg and Barret mean?

Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin). Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin).

Are Greg and Barret boy or girl names?

Greg is primarily a boy name. Barret is primarily a boy name.