Barrett vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 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

Micah ___

  • Micah James
  • Micah John
  • Micah Alexander
  • Micah Cole
  • Micah Thomas
  • Micah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Micah

Elijah Noah Jonah Naomi Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Micah mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Barrett and Micah boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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