Walker vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Barrett Arlo Zayn Theodore

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Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #186
Total SSA Count: 1,984
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jett David Grady Ashton

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Popularity Comparison

Walker Rank #82

Barrett Rank #186

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or Barrett more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Walker and Barrett mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Walker and Barrett boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.

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