Matthew vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Matthew Rank #33

Barrett Rank #186

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Matthew or Barrett more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Barrett mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Matthew and Barrett boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.