Barrett vs Korie

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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Korie

Girl #4,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hollow, hollow dweller"

Origin: Irish/Norse

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,719
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kor, K

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Korie Rank #4,719

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #4719 for Korie.

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

Korie ___

  • Korie Lynn
  • Korie Anne
  • Korie Mae
  • Korie Grace
  • Korie Lee
  • Korie Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Korie

Logan Harper Jordan Taylor Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Korie more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Korie at #4719 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Korie mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Korie means "from the hollow, hollow dweller" (Irish/Norse origin).

Are Barrett and Korie boy or girl names?

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

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