Michael vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Michael Rank #18

Barrett Rank #186

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Michael or Barrett more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Michael and Barrett mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Michael and Barrett boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.