Paul vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Paul Rank #264

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Barrett mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Paul and Barrett boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.