Micah vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Barrett Rank #186

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Barrett more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Micah and Barrett mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Micah and Barrett boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.

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