Barret vs Baylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barret

Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,460
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Barret Rank #4,460
Baylon Rank #4,365

Baylon is more popular, ranked #4365 vs #4460 for Barret.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barret ___

  • Barret James
  • Barret Scott
  • Barret Cole
  • Barret Grant
  • Barret Lee
  • Barret Wayne

Baylon ___

  • Baylon James
  • Baylon Lee
  • Baylon Scott
  • Baylon Thomas
  • Baylon Wayne
  • Baylon Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barret

Fletcher Deacon Garrison Harlow Hadley

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Waylon Colton Briar Savannah Leighton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Baylon more popular?

Baylon is more popular, ranked #4365 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Barret and Baylon mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Baylon means "courtyard, enclosure" (Old French origin).

Are Barret and Baylon boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Baylon is primarily a boy name.

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