Ian vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

✓ All Clear

Ian Rank #75

Barrett Rank #186

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Ian or Barrett more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Ian and Barrett mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Ian and Barrett boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.