Aiden vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#47
Total SSA Count
6,243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aide, A

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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
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

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Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
Barrett Rank #186

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #186 for Barrett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aiden ___

  • Aiden James
  • Aiden Michael
  • Aiden Thomas
  • Aiden Cole
  • Aiden Ryan
  • Aiden Scott

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Barrett more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Barrett mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Aiden and Barrett boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.

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