Barrett vs Cailee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

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Cailee

Girl #4,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful gathering, dance"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Scottish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,722
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cai, Lee, Cae

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Cailee Rank #4,722

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #4722 for Cailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

Cailee ___

  • Cailee Rose
  • Cailee Anne
  • Cailee Grace
  • Cailee Mae
  • Cailee Jo
  • Cailee Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Cailee

Zoey Hailey Emmaline Paige Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Cailee more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Cailee at #4722 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Cailee mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Cailee means "joyful gathering, dance" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Barrett and Cailee boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Cailee is primarily a girl name.

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