Barret vs Yanisa

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
Yanisa Rank #53,978

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 vs #53978 for Yanisa.

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

Yanisa ___

  • Yanisa Ploy
  • Yanisa Wan
  • Yanisa Suda
  • Yanisa Nara
  • Yanisa Kanya

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Yanisa more popular?

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 compared to Yanisa at #53978 in the United States.

What do Barret and Yanisa mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Yanisa means "wisdom, knowledge" (Sanskrit via Thai origin).

Are Barret and Yanisa boy or girl names?

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

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