King vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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King Rank #343

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Barrett mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are King and Barrett boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.