Barret vs Berlin

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

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Berlin

Girl #2,852 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small marsh, swampy area"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

American German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,852
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beri, Lin

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Barret Rank #4,460
Berlin Rank #2,852

Berlin is more popular, ranked #2852 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

Berlin ___

  • Berlin Rose
  • Berlin Grace
  • Berlin James
  • Berlin Rae
  • Berlin Skye
  • Berlin Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

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Fletcher Deacon Garrison Harlow Hadley

If you choose Berlin

Vienna Paris London Milan Rome

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Berlin more popular?

Berlin is more popular, ranked #2852 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Barret and Berlin mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Berlin means "small marsh, swampy area" (Old Slavic origin).

Are Barret and Berlin boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Berlin is primarily a girl name.

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