Barret vs Kess

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
Kess Rank #53,740

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 vs #53740 for Kess.

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

Kess ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barret

Fletcher Deacon Garrison Harlow Hadley

If you choose Kess

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Kess more popular?

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 compared to Kess at #53740 in the United States.

What do Barret and Kess mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin).

Are Barret and Kess boy or girl names?

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

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