Richard vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Barrett mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Barrett boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.