Zander vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

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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Zander Rank #379

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Barrett mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Zander and Barrett boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.