Max vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

✓ All Clear

Max Rank #175

Barrett Rank #186

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Max or Barrett more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Max and Barrett mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Max and Barrett boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.