Barret vs Wilhelm

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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Wilhelm

Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,266
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Willy, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Barret Rank #4,460
Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 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

Wilhelm ___

  • Wilhelm Friedrich
  • Wilhelm Ernst
  • Wilhelm Karl
  • Wilhelm Otto
  • Wilhelm Heinrich
  • Wilhelm Klaus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barret

Fletcher Deacon Garrison Harlow Hadley

If you choose Wilhelm

Friedrich Charlotte Sophia Heinrich Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Wilhelm more popular?

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Barret and Wilhelm mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Barret and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.

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