Stephen vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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Stephen Rank #378

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Barrett mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Stephen and Barrett boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.