Barret vs Mikal

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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Mikal

Boy #4,638 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God (folk etymology)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Scandinavian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,638
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mik, Mike, Kal

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Popularity Comparison

Barret Rank #4,460
Mikal Rank #4,638

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 vs #4638 for Mikal.

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

Mikal ___

  • Mikal James
  • Mikal Thomas
  • Mikal Lee
  • Mikal Ray
  • Mikal Allen
  • Mikal Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barret

Fletcher Deacon Garrison Harlow Hadley

If you choose Mikal

Gabriel Rafael Daniel Sarah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Mikal more popular?

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 compared to Mikal at #4638 in the United States.

What do Barret and Mikal mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Mikal means "gift of God (folk etymology)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barret and Mikal boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Mikal is primarily a boy name.

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