Reid vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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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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Reid Rank #300

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Reid or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Reid and Barrett mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Reid and Barrett boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.