Nicholas vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Barrett Rank #186

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Nicholas or Barrett more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Barrett mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Nicholas and Barrett boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.