Barrett vs Evan

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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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #186 for Barrett.

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

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Evan mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Barrett and Evan boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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