Barret vs Dakai

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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Dakai

Boy #4,427 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"creative coinage blending Da- prefix and Kai (sea)"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,427
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Barret Rank #4,460
Dakai Rank #4,427

Dakai is more popular, ranked #4427 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

Dakai ___

  • Dakai James
  • Dakai Michael
  • Dakai Leon
  • Dakai Isaiah
  • Dakai Ray
  • Dakai Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dakai

Zara Malik Imani Kaden Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Dakai more popular?

Dakai is more popular, ranked #4427 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Barret and Dakai mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Dakai means "creative coinage blending Da- prefix and Kai (sea)" (American origin).

Are Barret and Dakai boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Dakai is primarily a boy name.

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